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USA Flooring Joins National Floorcovering Alliance

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Tanja Kern
November 18, 2024
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The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) has expanded its membership with the addition of USA Flooring, a second-generation family business operating five locations across North Carolina.


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Tile Trendspotting at Cersaie 2024: Nature Meets Innovation

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Tanja Kern
November 18, 2024
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Ceramics of Italy’s latest innovations were on full display as over 600 international manufacturers showcased their newest collections, revealing where design is headed in 2024 and beyond. Here we present trends  for flooring applications.


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How to Avoid Supply-Chain Chaos

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Tanja Kern
November 15, 2024
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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.


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Carpet Industry Leaders Navigate Global Growth, Sustainability Policies at CRI Annual Meeting

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Tanja Kern
November 13, 2024
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The Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) annual meeting in Dalton, Georgia, highlighted an industry balancing success with new challenges, from global growth to mounting regulations.



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Bella Flooring Group Announces New Leadership, Reinforces Market Position

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Tanja Kern
November 8, 2024
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Following recent management changes, Bella Flooring Group reaffirms its market presence under new leadership, with plans for significant investment and product expansion in 2025. 


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NFA Vendor Meeting Reveals New Solutions for Flooring Retailers

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Tanja Kern
November 5, 2024
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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. 


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AFT Launches New Commercial Carpet Installation Certification Program

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Tanja Kern
November 4, 2024
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At the Starnet 2024 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, flooring industry veteran Robert Varden introduced Advanced Flooring Technology's (AFT) new commercial carpet installation certification program, designed for non-union contractors. The three-day program combines training and evaluation and focuses on pattern correction, adhesive application, and technical skills. 


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National Floorcovering Alliance Members Report Resilient Performance Through Diversification

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Tanja Kern
October 31, 2024
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The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) members demonstrated classic American entrepreneurial resilience at their fall meeting in Washington, D.C., October 27-30, reporting flat to positive business performance in 2024 despite broader market softness.



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Starnet Members See Bright Future with Expanded Service Model

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Tanja Kern
October 28, 2024
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From the Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring fall meeting, commercial flooring contractors report that diversified services and building and durable business models are helping them sustain growth into 2025.


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Bathroom Renovations Reflect Changing Homeowner Priorities

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Tanja Kern
October 21, 2024
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Homeowners are shifting their approach to bathroom renovations with personal comfort and long-term usability increasingly prioritized over resale value considerations.


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