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.
Shaw Floors announced it is an Official Sponsor of the 2025 College Football Playoff (CFP), capitalizing on its sponsorship with the “Pet Perfect Puppies at the Playoff” activation hosted at Playoff Fan Central.
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.
Brazil will return to North America's largest kitchen and bath design show, KBIS 2025, in Las Vegas this February. Seven leading Brazilian stone companies will exhibit premium marble, granite, and quartzite collections, reinforcing the country's position as the world's fourth-largest producer and fifth-largest exporter of natural stone.
SVP invests €200M in Bjelin Group, enabling merger of Välinge's industrial business with Bjelin Industries. The deal combines leading wood technology with manufacturing expertise to create a global leader in sustainable flooring, while positioning Välinge Innovation for future IPO.
Advanced Flooring Technology (AFT) to make its The International Surface Event (TISE) 2025 debut with plans to feature live demonstrations showcasing expert techniques for installing Woven Natural Fiber carpet.
Metroflor Corporation President Russ Rogg announced a territory expansion for Herregan Distributors, a longstanding Metroflor distributor-partner operating in the greater Midwestern United States. Effective Feb. 3, 2025.
I4F has appointed former Philips executive Adina Caldararu as commercial and demand creation Director for Europe, based in Belgium. She brings 18 years of sales leadership experience to drive i4F's European growth strategy.
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