Deb DeGraaf, co-owner of DeGraaf Interiors, has been selected as the World Floor Covering Association's 2024 Luminary Award recipient for her industry leadership and commitment to workforce development. The award will be presented January 28 at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas.
The World Floor Covering Association brings together industry leaders at TISE 2025 with a packed schedule of certifications, awards, and networking events. From technical training to sustainability discussions and celebrating outstanding achievements, this year's program embodies the theme 'Create Tomorrow Together' at Mandalay Bay, January 27-30.
Floor Trends & Installation and Stone World will present new research on tile and stone purchasing behaviors at TISE 2024. The study reveals surprising shifts, including declining social media influence and increasing word-of-mouth impact. Join the presentation on January 28 at 2:45 PM PST in the tise live theater booth 3509.
Anatolia Tile + Stone brings its latest innovations to TISE 2025. The Toronto-based manufacturer, supplying major chains across North America, continues aggressive global expansion with porcelain slabs, porcelain and ceramic tiles, and surface-protection solutions.
Cevisama 2025, Spain's trade fair for ceramics, bathroom equipment, and natural stone, is finalizing the last details of the Interior Design, Architecture and Contract Forum program, the series of lectures, talks and round tables staged every year as part of Cevisama Lab. Cevisama has recruited a line-up of top-level specifiers to take an educational approach to exploring the key issues affecting business development and how the tile and bathroom equipment industry can make the most of opportunities that might arise.
QFloors celebrates 25 years in business by announcing an innovative week-long training conference aboard Holland America's Konigsdam, combining software education and networking opportunities with an Alaskan cruise experience in August 2025.
After outperforming big boxes in 2024, CCA enters 2025 with big energy, fueled by successful Retail 2.0 implementation, new digital marketing initiatives, and expanded installation services.
Economic forecaster Connor Lokar predicts better years ahead for flooring retailers in 2025-2026, with existing home sales rising for the first time since 2022. While not matching 2021's explosive growth, the industry should see steady improvement.
Cevisama announced its Buyer Recruitment Plan initiative has confirmed attendance from more than 700 businesses and professionals. The United States heads the ‘ranking’ of international markets accepting the Plan’s invitations this year, accounting for almost 20% of all acceptances.
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