The Floor Covering Education Foundation partners with International Flooring Company (IFC) to tackle the skilled worker shortage in flooring. IFC will donate one cent per square foot from Canopy Floors luxury vinyl flooring sales, with retailers optionally matching. Funds will support installer training, scholarships, and industry outreach.
Industry veteran Paul Dominie has launched a new brand, Onn Surfaces, which provides timeless hard surfaces, including engineered hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank, and glue-down luxury vinyl flooring.
CCA Global Retail Group has already held five Summer Regional Meetings and leadership reports that participation and engagement have been high. The retailer events emphasize local experiences and collaborative problem-solving. Additionally, the group reports continued success in installation training.
By fostering a commitment to lifetime clients and continuous business growth, these commercial flooring partnerships set a standard for industry excellence. Meet this year’s winners.
Sustainability leaders within the flooring industry, architects and designers, policymakers, and advocacy groups grappled with product lifecycle concerns and the delicate balance between cost and eco-friendly practices—all in the name of driving change.
In this digital age, as design trends become homogenized and easily repeated, area rug manufacturers are stepping up their game by offering more solutions that help consumers express their personality and personal style preferences. Designers and retailers, including Nebraska Furniture Mart, weigh in.
SCI Floor Covering, backed by Ranier Capital, is expanding through strategic acquisitions in the Midwest. Despite some market softness, SCI President and CEO Dave Elberson remains optimistic about the flooring industry's outlook. Learn about his acquisition strategy, business outlook and SCI's career path for installers.
How much space does a flooring retailer need to tell a story and create an inviting experience? The answer for America's Floor Source (AFS) is the more space, the better. The retailer recently unveiled its new 265,000-square-foot headquarters facility in Columbus, Ohio, which features a showroom, corporate offices, and warehouse space.
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