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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern is the associate publisher and editorial director of FLOOR Trends & Installation. She is also the host of the FLOORtalk podcast, where she explores the changes and challenges facing the flooring community's thought leaders and creatives. Tanja has been writing about business, design, and lifestyle for two decades, and her work has appeared in publications such as American Way, Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Interiors, Fodor's, Food Channel, CA Modern, Chicago, Fine Interiors, and Los Angeles.

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StonePeak Receives Overall Best In Show Award at Coverings 2025

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Tanja Kern
April 30, 2025
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Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S. arm of Italy's Iris Ceramica Group, has received the prestigious Overall Best In Show Award at Coverings 2025, the highest recognition from the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). 


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Slower Traffic, Higher Sales: NFA Board President Reports Members Thriving with Premium Strategy

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April 30, 2025
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National Floorcovering Alliance Board President Ian Newton reveals member businesses are selling higher-ticket items while traffic slows and shares industry trends during the group's spring meeting in St. Pete Beach, Florida. 


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10 Essential Insights on Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise Certifications

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April 28, 2025
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Women of Starnet and Women in the Floorcovering Industry teamed up for a panel discussion in Carlsbad, California, on Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise certifications. 


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How Mohawk's Domestic Manufacturing Powers Growth in Challenging Times

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April 24, 2025
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As global supply chains falter, Mohawk’s domestic production capabilities have become a compelling competitive advantage. Learn how its North Carolina facilities provide retailers with stability through American-made flooring products that are tariff-free, in-stock, and backed by industry-leading innovations and warranties.


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NWFA Members Project Growth Despite Challenges at 40th Anniversary Expo

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April 24, 2025
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The event highlighted new educational programs, legislative updates, and celebrated 10 years partnering with Gary Sinise Foundation's RISE program for wounded veterans.



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HMTX's Distribution Strategy Signals New Direction for Specialized Market Segments

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Tanja Kern
April 22, 2025
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HMTX has merged its Metroflor and Teknoflor divisions into a unified Contract Business & Trade Unit, leveraging product similarities and manufacturing relationships while maintaining separate distribution channels—Metroflor through independent wholesalers and Teknoflor/Aspecta through new partner Spartan Surfaces.


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NALFA Sets Sights on Growing Laminate Flooring's Market Share in 2025

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April 21, 2025
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Floor Trends & Installation recently spoke with Tom Wright, VP of product management and innovation at Mohawk Industries, about his new role as president of the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) and the organization's goals for 2025.



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Hotel Cevisama: Reimagining Architecture Through Ceramics and Sustainability

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Tanja Kern
April 18, 2025
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Hotel Cevisama merges innovative design with European ceramics to create an iconic architectural space that transcends functionality. This sensory-rich installation at Cevisama 2025 in Valencia, Spain, features multifunctional areas, hotel suites, and conference spaces that showcase ceramics' sustainable potential while addressing climate challenges.


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Footprints Floors Expands with New Headquarters to Support Franchise Growth

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April 14, 2025
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Footprints Floors' new headquarters features a 3,000-square-foot training warehouse that can accommodate up to 20 franchisees simultaneously. This consolidates the entire training process under one roof while supporting the company's goal of reaching 200 franchise locations over the next decade.




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National Retail Federation Projects Modest Growth for 2025

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April 7, 2025
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NRF projects 2.7-3.7% retail growth for 2025, reaching $5.45 trillion despite economic uncertainty. As consumers remain value-focused with what NRF's Kleinhenz calls "intact fundamentals," flooring retailers must navigate changing spending priorities.

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