The event included professional development with a StandOut strengths assessment and a surprise appearance by singer-songwriter Meghan Linsey who was a runner up on NBC's The Voice.
The convention content is designed to reflect the seismic shift that redefined retail over the last couple years, accelerated by 2020’s unprecedented global pandemic.
The International Surface Event (TISE) kicked off the 2023 National Installer of the Year Competition with the Southeast Regionals in Orlando, Florida, on July 31. The winner for each category was announced on Monday, August 1, during the International Certified Flooring Installers Convention.
Mannington donated hardwood flooring for the new Vista, California, home of U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Stuart DiPaolo who served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Flooring installers, retailers and distributors from all over the country gathered at this year’s International Certified Installers (CFI) Convention to compete in the Southeast Regional Installation competition, participate in education sessions, demo new products and connect with colleagues.
The Spaces4Learning New Product Award program honors the outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in
their ability to enhance the learning environment.
Floor Trends interviewed AHF President Brian Carson to find out what the acquisition means for the future of AHF Products, the legacy of the Armstrong brand, and what’s next for flooring technologies.
The company said a year-over-year decrease in comparable store sales reflects continued lower spending by consumers due to pressure from inflation and higher interest rates and consumer preference to spend more on travel and entertainment.