Swedish flooring manufacturer Kährs Group saw Q4 2024 sales decline 11%. The company completed its Russian operations divestment and secured new bond financing while focusing on production efficiency and market expansion amid challenging conditions.
Research shows that nearly half of specialty flooring consumers leave stores dissatisfied. In response, Mohawk has transformed its Edge partner program with data-driven solutions that combine hands-on training, digital tools, and targeted marketing support to help retailers thrive in today's competitive market.
Why do floors fail? Flooring inspection consultant Ralph Godfrey breaks down why it is imperative to follow the installation standards and practices for flooring and materials prior and during the installation process.
CCA Global Partners' first NEX40 Retreat gathered 100 under-40 flooring professionals for innovative peer-led learning sessions and networking. The event featured hands-on problem-solving workshops, leadership development, and social activities, strengthening connections among the cooperative's next generation of leaders.
In a revealing Mohawk Edge Summit 2025 session, former WFCA COO Steve Abernathy shares insider tips on winning the battle for skilled flooring installers. From brand identity to retention strategies, discover what really works—and what doesn't—in building a strong installation team.
Traditional commercial interior success models face disruption as remote work, technology, and changing client needs reshape the predictable patterns of the past.
In this eye-opening conversation, WFCA President Scott Humphrey and Board Chairman Sam O'Krent pull back the curtain on the flooring industry's biggest challenges. From a revelation about inspector training to innovative funding solutions that could transform the trade, they share candid insights about what's really happening on showroom floors across America. Plus, learn their take on immigration reform and why the next economic upturn could spell trouble for unprepared retailers.
What's the secret to leading a major flooring company?
Top executives from Engineered Floors, Mannington, Mohawk and Shaw reveal the mentoring effect, why being "frontline obsessed" matters, and how to keep it simple in a complex industry.
Claire Buchanan-Gaughan's Floorish, a family-owned flooring business serving Pacific Palisades for over 40 years, was among 70 businesses destroyed in the devastating wildfire. Now facing the loss of both her store and stored household belongings, the British-born entrepreneur seeks to rebuild while supporting her displaced community.
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