AHF Products announced that Hardwoods West, a distribution company headquartered near Portland, Oregon, will lead the effort to grow the Bruce flooring market in the Northwest.
All the news shows there’s a slowdown in the residential sector, but speaking to industry leaders—retail, distribution and manufacturing—tells me that getting serious about strategy might make it all okay.
With the acquisition of Floors 2000, Stanton has the opportunity to get into the tile business, and Floors 2000 has the opportunity to expand its distribution nationwide. Floor Trends had the opportunity to speak with Stanton CEO Jonathan Cohen and Floors 2000 President Jason Jones about their plans.
Heidi Steele worked as an architect and designer throughout the Southwest United States before creating Surface Resources—a firm that helps designers to source sustainably certified, high-quality finish materials with local representation.
Speakers will lead sessions on the latest trends in distribution leadership, management, corporate culture, economics, sales and marketing and labor retention and recruitment.
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.