Bona names Clay Covington as VP of professional sales for North America, succeeding Tom McNeil, who is retiring. Covington brings 25+ years of flooring industry experience from roles at Galleher, Trinity Hardwood, and Mannington Mills.
San Antonio-based O'Krent Floors hosted a Wine & Design event featuring Emser Tile executives while expanding its design trade connections by strategically hiring a former Interceramic showroom manager as trade liaison.
Celebrity designer Jennifer Farrell announced a partnership with StyleRow's Erinn Valencich to create a virtual platform for I.C.E. House, an innovative design showhome in France. The two-year multimedia experience, culminating in 2026, will showcase luxury home furnishings and adaptable living spaces through an interactive, shoppable virtual tour.
What's powering success for independent flooring retailers? At the upcoming Mohawk Edge Summit, dealers will discover game-changing financing solutions through Mohawk's partnership with Synchrony, enhanced store layouts, and revamped education programs.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. celebrates the inclusion of President and CEO Tim Baucom and Vance Bell, former CEO and current chairman of the board of directors, in GEORGIA 500 list, honoring Georgia’s most influential leaders.
CCA Global University, the training division of CCA Global Partners, has won the 2025 Training Apex Award for the fifth straight year, recognized for its innovative professional development programs including Ready, Set, Go onboarding and Retail 2.0 showroom system training.
Swedish flooring innovator Bjelin will showcase its latest collections at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, including new high-tech solutions and the Woodura Planks 3.0. The exhibition runs January 28-30, 2025, featuring waterproof and hardened wood flooring options.
Despite economic headwinds in 2024, Metroflor maintained steady performance through strong inventoried programs and new product launches. The company plans to leverage its expanded WPC collections and diversified global supply chain while continuing support for independent wholesale distribution in 2025.
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