Much of the $100 billion flooring industry remains archaic and fragmented—precisely what makes it Amazon's perfect next target. With superior logistics, AI-driven inventory, and ruthless efficiency, Bezos' empire could transform flooring distribution while squeezing competitors and rewriting industry rules.
After five decades as a leader in the Pacific Northwest flooring industry, United Tile brings its exceptional selection and expertise to California designers and contractors through strategic new locations in Livermore and Orange, California.
From TISE 2025, Metroflor announced a partnership expansion with Herregan into Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, featuring innovative new WPC flooring lines Authentix and Silhouette.
The $33.4 billion flooring industry faces extinction-level events as Asian manufacturing dependency, workforce instability, and distribution disruption reshape the landscape. Winners embrace technology while traditionalists falter. The next 24 months will determine who survives the great consolidation—are you standing on the right side?
Fishman Flooring Solutions, a Baltimore-based flooring distributor, earned a spot on the Baltimore Sun's 2024 Top Workplaces list, marking its sixth consecutive year receiving this recognition. The company's employee stock ownership plan gives workers 100% ownership.
Windmoeller appoints Julie Welch as senior healthcare director for Pureline Organic Flooring. Spartan Surfaces expands with healthcare expert Scott Pecore and territory managers Taylor Grossenkemper and John Bettinger, while completing integration with Salesmaster and GNA under new leadership from Ellen Stasi and Michael Goldfarb.
Artivo Surfaces announced the merger of Galleher, Tom Duffy, and Trinity Hardwood into a single entity called Galleher Duffy. The consolidation unites Galleher's hardwood expertise, Duffy's installation supplies, and Trinity's product portfolio to create a coast-to-coast distribution network.
UCX has promoted four executives to vice president roles across product development, marketing, and national accounts divisions as part of a strategic reorganization to enhance efficiency, innovation, and customer service delivery
From the 2025 Shaw Flooring Network convention, Shaw Industries' Ben Liebert shares candid insights on transforming the flooring purchase journey, building stronger brands, and why the industry's future looks bright despite current challenges.
Anatolia Tile + Stone brings its latest innovations to TISE 2025. The Toronto-based manufacturer, supplying major chains across North America, continues aggressive global expansion with porcelain slabs, porcelain and ceramic tiles, and surface-protection solutions.
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