Cyncly is acquiring Broadlume, combining two leading software providers in the flooring industry. The deal aims to create a unified platform serving flooring retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. Read Floor Trends & Installation's interview with Cyncly and Broadlume leadership to learn more about the deal.
Despite a shorter holiday shopping season, nearly 197 million Americans shopped during the five-day Thanksgiving weekend, approaching last year's record of 200.4 million. In-store shopping increased while online shopping decreased, with Black Friday remaining the most popular shopping day both online and in stores.
Armina Stone, distinguished by its unique pay-for-what-you-use model and comprehensive stone services, is expanding to Miami's Design District, bringing its end-to-end fabrication and installation approach to South Florida's luxury market.
In an era where consumers start their flooring journey with a Google or social media search, many retailers are finding their websites aren't ready for the digital spotlight. That's about to change with Mohawk's new digital health assessment program, set to launch at the Edge Summit this December in Denver, Colorado.
Learn how the adoption of a team selling structure and data models can increase sales, profits, hasten business expansion and ensure higher quality among professional interior contractors.
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has released an analysis of potential policy changes the floorcovering industry could anticipate with President-Elect Donald Trump's new Administration.
The flooring industry faces significant challenges in Fall 2024 due to multiple supply chain disruptions. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton devastated the Southeast, while a dockworkers' strike briefly halted East and Gulf Coast ports. Although the strike was suspended, experts warn of potential long-term effects and urge flooring businesses to prepare for future crises by diversifying sources and managing inventory strategically.
The Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) annual meeting in Dalton, Georgia, highlighted an industry balancing success with new challenges, from global growth to mounting regulations.
Brazil, the world's fourth-largest natural stone producer and leading U.S. supplier, is intensifying efforts to expand its market presence through export incentives and education.