The flooring industry faces significant challenges in Fall 2024 due to multiple supply chain disruptions. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton devastated the Southeast, while a dockworkers' strike briefly halted East and Gulf Coast ports. Although the strike was suspended, experts warn of potential long-term effects and urge flooring businesses to prepare for future crises by diversifying sources and managing inventory strategically.
Mohawk is enhancing its digital marketing capabilities through an expanded partnership with Cyncly for Edge Omnify Websites, while also adding both Broadlume and Cyncly as new partners to its Edge Local Advertising suite.
Emmy-winning sportscaster Bob Costas will deliver the keynote address at the CCA Global Partners Retail Group's annual ConneXtion convention in January 2025.
The Home Depot reported higher overall sales but declining comparable store performance in its third quarter, as the home improvement giant continues to navigate challenging macroeconomic conditions while benefiting from hurricane-related demand.
This Veterans Day, Daltile continues its ongoing partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting the construction of specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans through the foundation's R.I.S.E. Program.
Following recent management changes, Bella Flooring Group reaffirms its market presence under new leadership, with plans for significant investment and product expansion in 2025.
The 11th Annual Installation Awards celebrates skilled flooring installers in residential and commercial settings. This year’s winners showcased unique projects and challenges, and we welcomed several new faces to this year’s contest.
Mohawk Industries has announced key leadership changes as Chris Wellborn prepares to retire from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2024. Paul De Cock, currently serving as President of Flooring North America, will succeed Wellborn in the role. Ken Walma, an experienced manufacturing executive from Madison Air, will join Mohawk this month and take over De Cock's position as head of Flooring North America on February 1.
Vendor partners at the National Floorcovering Alliance fall meeting in Washington, D.C., offered products and solutions designed to help these top dealers sell more floors in 2025.
AFS Group, the nation's fifth-largest independent flooring retailer based in Columbus, Ohio, has acquired Flooring Solutions, a Memphis, Tennessee-based flooring and tile retailer reporting more than $10 million in annual sales.