Roland Thompson, owner, Thompson Flooring & Installation, and president of the Del Marva, Maryland CFI chapter, sat down with FLOOR Trends & Installation Managing Editor, Beth Miller, during the TISE 2024 show to discuss CFI's plans to revamp its chapter program, plans for implementation and his appointment to Board Chair. Listen as Thompson talks about the TISE National Installer of the Year Competition and how he feels about his newly appointed position.
The second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit expects 250 industry leaders in Washington, D.C., says Bill Griese, deputy executive director of Tile Council of North America. This year's focus: navigating federal policy uncertainty, standardizing "circularity" terminology, and launching design awards while building ongoing community dialogue to drive marketplace alignment.
Why is Nebraska Furniture Mart dedicating 2,000 square feet to one carpet brand? NFM Flooring Director Dave Chambers reveals how the Anso Gallery concept is changing flooring retail, Kansas City's surprising stair carpet obsession, and Shaw's unusual Memorial Day activation plan.
Are flooring dealers making costly AI mistakes? AI expert Maksim Nazarchuk reveals the three biggest concerns holding back the industry, how to protect customer data without killing innovation, and why most AI implementations fail before they start.
In this special National Small Business Week episode, Independent Carpet One Co-Owner Cathy Buchanan and Synchrony's Vince Lowe discuss retail challenges in today's economy, successful adaptation strategies, and how financial partnerships are helping flooring retailers boost profitability.
Scott Humphrey, CEO, WFCA, and Beth Brown Sorrell, executive director of FCITS, WFCA, reveal how the WFCA's acquisition of FCITS’ specialized inspection training will address critical knowledge gaps while leveraging the association's extensive reach to elevate professional standards across the flooring sector.
In this exclusive interview, Mohawk's Charles DiSano reveals how North Carolina manufacturing helps power the company's American made growth strategy. Discover why retailers are turning to Mohawk’s tariff-free flooring solutions in PureTech, RevWood and Pergo Elements that deliver confidence in an uncertain market.
