After the recent addition of LL Flooring to the F9 Brands retail portfolio, F9 Brands CEO Jason Delves said the company is exploring other potential strategic options that will better align with Southwind’s long-term growth opportunities.

Launches focus tenant improvement, education and resident living market segments. 

Bella Flooring Group is getting back into the carpet tile business with a new program designed for larger retailers and mid-sized distribution. 

Aladdin Commercial released a new resilient sheet flooring collection, Visionary II, designed for performance and durability for commercial and residential spaces.

The Clear Intention collection is created with Aladdin Commercial’s sustainable EnviroStrand fiber and offers a refreshed color way, adding rich green and teals for sophistication while also providing maximum performance against wear and tear. 

Hash comes to Southwind Building Products from his role as vice president of hard surface at Shaw Industries, and he previously held senior roles at Zickgraf Hardwood and Armstrong. 

Philadelphia Commercial, the Main Street brand of Shaw Industries, has announced its 2023 soft and hard surface introductions, which include broadloom and resilient styles along with Shaw’s ReWorx hybrid flooring platform.

Here’s a small preview of the latest floor covering products, tools, trends, services and technologies you’ll see at this year’s show. 

The new Wildwood Preserve collection from Aladdin Commercial features wood-inspired patterns in eight colors and superior embossing technology that adds realistic textural effects and offers a modern and sophisticated design to elevate any commercial environment.

Floor Trends recently visited with Greg Vale, vice president of sales for Fishman Flooring Solutions, to learn his perspectives on the opportunities for flooring retailers on main street.