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Feb 13, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Darryl Jones
CCA Global Partners' NEX40 initiative marked a milestone with its first dedicated retreat in January 2025, bringing together 100 young flooring professionals for an innovative blend of peer-driven education and networking at the cooperative's Winter Convention in Orlando. The event, sponsored by industry leaders Mohawk, Shaw, Engineered Floors, Cali, and Synchrony Financial, showcased CCA's commitment to nurturing its next generation of leaders through practical, hands-on learning experiences.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Darryl Jones
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is breaking down long-standing industry silos through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, marking a significant shift in how floor covering installation training is delivered across the United States.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Beth Miller |Darryl Jones
In an industry driven by complex supply chains and market fluctuations, top flooring executives recently revealed a surprisingly simple formula for leadership success: focus on people and stay connected to frontline operations. During a candid panel discussion at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Nevada, leaders from the nation's largest flooring manufacturers shared how mentorship and fundamental leadership principles shaped their careers. 1.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Darryl Jones
Flooring InstallationFlooring Installation Products i4F HerringB/ONE is a new intuitive installation technology, featuring one drop-lock mechanism on all herringbone panels. This eliminates the need for mirroring A&B herringbone panels, and meets a growing demand for DIY-friendly solutions that deliver simplified installation and replacements. i4F HerringB/ONE also reduces waste and streamlines manufacturing. Looking for a reprint of this article?
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Beth Miller |Tanja Kern |Darryl Jones
The American dream of homeownership is currently locked behind a 7% mortgage rate. While millions of homeowners remain frozen in place by their existing 3-4% loans, the nation's top flooring executives aren't just waiting for the thaw.
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Darryl Jones
Mohawk Industries strengthened its support of women in the flooring sector with a $50,000 pledge to Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) during a January 29 networking event at The International Surface Event (TISE). The announcement came during WIFI's celebration of its 2024 achievements at Mohawk's TISE booth, where TISE Show Director Amie Gilmore, who is a member of the WIFI board, highlighted the organization's expanded reach through mentorship and educational programming.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Darryl Jones
Digital marketing has transformed customer acquisition and brand building for flooring retailers, according to industry leaders at Mohawk Edge Summit 2025. Aaron Johnson of Johnson & Sons Flooring in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Macy Fitzgerald of CC Carpet Flooring and Design Center in Dallas, Texas, shared how their businesses have shifted from traditional advertising to sophisticated digital strategies, highlighting measurable ROI improvements and innovative approaches to customer engagement.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Darryl Jones
While much attention has focused on Engineered Floors' dramatic expansion in hard surfaces, the company continues to innovate and invest in its carpet business, building on recent market momentum. "We saw a resurgence in carpet in the fourth quarter," noted Eric Ruppert, senior director of product marketing and category management. This uptick comes as the company prepares to launch more than 30 new styles across its DreamWeaver and Pentz brands in 2025.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Darryl Jones
In a significant consolidation of flooring industry technology providers, Toronto, Canada-based visualization software provider Roomvo announced its acquisition of QFloors, a leading enterprise resource planning based in South Jordan, Utah, during a press conference at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas. The deal marks Roomvo's biggest investment to date and combines two complementary technology platforms serving the flooring industry.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
floortrendsmag.com | Tanja Kern |Beth Miller |Darryl Jones
The statistics are striking: 410 scholarships awarded. Eighteen colleges across 10 states. An 82% industry placement rate. In just three years, the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has emerged as a powerful force in addressing the flooring industry's critical labor shortage. But for Executive Director Jim Aaron and Director of Operations Kaye Whitener, these impressive numbers are just the beginning.
