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Articles by Tanja Kern

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Mid-Year Editorial: Flooring Industry's Defining Moments of 2025

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Tanja Kern
July 7, 2025

From AI-powered surfaces to vinyl dethroning hardwood, the first half of 2025 rewrote flooring's rulebook. Inside the trends reshaping every space.


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IFC's Penny Donation Program Gains Strong Retailer Support as Canopy Line Expands

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Tanja Kern
July 1, 2025

Over 50% of International Flooring Company's retail partners have joined the charitable initiative supporting flooring industry workforce development through the Floor Covering Education Foundation. 


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Cyncly Advances AI and Integration Strategy After First Major Industry Conference

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Tanja Kern
June 24, 2025
Cyncly shifts from acquisition spree to execution mode, betting flooring dealers want comprehensive platforms over point solutions as the industry embraces digital transformation. 



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Military Vet Trades Retirement for New Flooring Venture in Alpharetta

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Tanja Kern
June 18, 2025

Just when Michael Barrows thought he was ready to retire, he launched Atlanta Flooring Studio with Mimi Mulugeta—two bold career pivots, one shared flooring vision.



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Patcraft Celebrates 80th Anniversary with New Collections at NeoCon

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Tanja Kern
June 17, 2025

Patcraft marked its 80th anniversary at NeoCon with several new collections that showcase the company's evolution from hand-crafted textiles to high-performance, machine-crafted commercial flooring. 


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Flooring Sustainability Summit 2025: Defining Priorities in an Uncertain Landscape

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Tanja Kern
June 11, 2025

The second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit expects 250 industry leaders in Washington D.C., says Bill Griese, deputy executive director Tile Council of North America. This year's focus: navigating federal policy uncertainty, standardizing "circularity" terminology, and launching design awards. The summit builds ongoing community dialogue beyond the two-day event, driving real marketplace alignment on sustainability efforts.


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House Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit for American Hardwood Products

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Tanja Kern
June 11, 2025

Supporters argue the legislation would reduce housing costs, boost American manufacturing, and protect domestic jobs against Chinese competition.


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Mohawk Group Debuts Chicago Showroom at Design Days 2025 with Multisensory Experience

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Tanja Kern
June 9, 2025

Mohawk Group debuts its new showroom at Design Days 2025 while introducing an innovative approach to commercial flooring design that engages all human senses.


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Construction Resources Opens Southeast's Largest Pro Design Center in Atlanta

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Tanja Kern
June 6, 2025

The CR Design Center Westside, located at the adaptive reuse Westside Paper development near the Atlanta Beltline, represents the culmination of the company's 55-year evolution and signals a dynamic shift in how the Home Depot-owned company approaches customer service in the building and design industry.


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LX Hausys America Positions for Ambitious 2025 Growth

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Tanja Kern
June 5, 2025

LX Hausys America is entering 2025 with renewed confidence and an ambitious growth strategy, according to company President SK Lee, who sees significant opportunities ahead despite economic uncertainties.


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