Tanja Kern

Karastan's new Black Label collection features 43 premium designs with wool, Kashmere and SmartStrand fibers. With fashion-inspired merchandising, digital customization tools, and cross-collection coordination, Karastan empowers retailers to serve luxury consumers seeking authenticity and craftsmanship in their homes.

The landscape of residential and commercial flooring continues to evolve, driven by technological innovation, sustainability demands, and changing lifestyle needs. This guide presents the latest advancements and selections in flooring solutions for 2025.

As technology and nature compete for dominance in our living spaces, Coverings' 2025 hottest tile trends reveal how this ancient building material is evolving to satisfy both impulses. From tiles that discretely house smart home technology to surfaces that mimic torn fabric and ocean waves, discover how ceramic innovation is transforming both how our spaces look and how they function at North America's largest international tile and stone exposition this April in Orlando.

Research shows that nearly half of specialty flooring consumers leave stores dissatisfied. In response, Mohawk has transformed its Edge partner program with data-driven solutions that combine hands-on training, digital tools, and targeted marketing support to help retailers thrive in today's competitive market.

At this year's International Surfaces Event, AHF Products announced the launch of 35+ new collections across brands, emphasizing U.S. manufacturing capabilities with 12 domestic plants. The company highlights the integration of Crossville tile, expansion of unfinished hardwood offerings, and leveraging historic brands like Armstrong Flooring while successfully managing multiple go-to-market channels.

CCA Global Partners' first NEX40 Retreat gathered 100 under-40 flooring professionals for innovative peer-led learning sessions and networking. The event featured hands-on problem-solving workshops, leadership development, and social activities, strengthening connections among the cooperative's next generation of leaders.

While the flooring industry anticipates recovery in 2025, The Dixie Group is transforming how consumers can personalize their homes through an innovative capability that sets retailers apart: true custom color matching for carpet across price points.

In this eye-opening conversation, WFCA President Scott Humphrey and Board Chairman Sam O'Krent pull back the curtain on the flooring industry's biggest challenges. From a revelation about inspector training to innovative funding solutions that could transform the trade, they share candid insights about what's really happening on showroom floors across America. Plus, learn their take on immigration reform and why the next economic upturn could spell trouble for unprepared retailers.

What's the secret to leading a major flooring company? Top executives from Engineered Floors, Mannington, Mohawk and Shaw reveal the mentoring effect, why being "frontline obsessed" matters, and how to keep it simple in a complex industry.