The flooring distribution industry faces a critical inflection point at which AI implementation isn't just an advantage—it's survival. While competitors rely on traditional sales and logistics, early AI adopters can transform into high-margin intelligence providers, creating augmented professionals, optimizing operations, and developing new revenue streams through Intelligence-as-a-Service.
Windmoeller Inc. consolidates its eco-friendly Purline resilient flooring under the Wineo brand name while ending a decade-long distributor partnership in favor of direct sales through selected agencies across the United States.
Teknoflor and Aspecta products are now available nationwide through an expanded distribution agreement, enhancing market reach for high-performance flooring solutions.
After 27 years with the flooring distribution leader, Castagliuolo will transition to part-time advisory role as Mancini takes on dual CEO/President responsibilities.
Vives, a family-owned Spanish tile company since 1957, brings European design trends to the North American market. From Cevisama 2025 in Valencia, Spain, Jose Ruiz-Roscigno discusses sustainable manufacturing practices, 2025 tile trends, and educating architects and contractors on proper installation techniques.
Fishman Flooring Solutions has been ranked the third best distributor out of 76 vendors by Starnet commercial flooring cooperative members, moving up from sixth place last year in the annual Preferred Vendor survey.
BuildDirect expands its Pro Center network with the acquisition of Orlando-based Anchor Flooring and Yorkshore Sales, strengthening its distribution capabilities in the southeastern U.S. and enhancing services for professional contractors.
The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association's strategic planning meeting produces a three-year roadmap focused on membership growth, engagement, marketing, and education initiatives to strengthen the independent ceramic tile distribution industry.
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.
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