After outperforming big boxes in 2024, CCA enters 2025 with big energy, fueled by successful Retail 2.0 implementation, new digital marketing initiatives, and expanded installation services.
Economic forecaster Connor Lokar predicts better years ahead for flooring retailers in 2025-2026, with existing home sales rising for the first time since 2022. While not matching 2021's explosive growth, the industry should see steady improvement.
Cevisama announced its Buyer Recruitment Plan initiative has confirmed attendance from more than 700 businesses and professionals. The United States heads the ‘ranking’ of international markets accepting the Plan’s invitations this year, accounting for almost 20% of all acceptances.
CCA Global Partners Retail Group's Winter Convention in Orlando featured multiple leadership programs including the inaugural NEX40 Retreat for young professionals, comprehensive Education Day with 47 specialized sessions, and Women of CCA luncheon, demonstrating the cooperative's commitment to industry development.
TISE 2025, North America's largest flooring, stone, and tile show, returns to Las Vegas's Mandalay Bay Convention Center January 28-30. The event features 700+ exhibitors across 400,000+ square feet, showcasing latest innovations, live demonstrations, and prestigious installation competitions including the National Installer of the Year Competition.
CCA Global Partners Retail Group introduces NEX40 Retreat, bringing together 100 flooring professionals under 40 for leadership development and networking. The initiative aims to foster innovation and growth within the cooperative's next generation of leaders.
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) is hosting its Apprenticeship Competition, a hands-on challenge designed to showcase their floorcovering apprenticeship training program, during The International Surface Event taking place January 28-30 in booth 3437.
The Southwest Flooring Market, Adleta Winter Product Show, and dealer meetings for Shaw Floors and BPI converge at the Loews Arlington campus January 8-9, 2025, despite challenging weather forecasts.