Edge Summit 2027 Registration Opens
Calhoun, GA, May 18, 2026-Registration for Edge Summit 2027 is officially open, and discounted early bird special pricing is now available, limited to the first 125 registrants.
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Live Ventures Sales Declined 2.7% in Q1 2026 with $64M Net Loss
Las Vegas, NV, May 15, 2026—Live Ventures, owner of Marquis Industries and Flooring Liquidators, reported sales of $108.5 million in Q1 2026, a 2.7% decline compared to sales of $111.5 million in Q1 2025.
HMTX Names Imran Ahmad CEO & John Henkel President
Norwalk, CT, May 15, 2026-HMTX Industries, a global flooring manufacturer with sales close to $800 million, announced that Imran Ahmad has joined the company as chief executive officer. In addition, chief financial officer John Henkel has been named president of HMTX and will continue in his position as CFO.
FCEF Adds Bryan Taylor to Board of Directors
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2026-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has announced the appointment of Bryan Taylor of Real Floors to its board of directors.
NALFA Adds Inspector Training Services as Member
Springfield, MA, May 15, 2026—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has welcomed Inspector Training Services (ITS) as its newest member, expanding the association’s expertise in inspector training, certification, and field-based education.
Swiss Krono to Exit Laminate Manufacturing at South Carolina Plant
Barnwell, SC, May 14, 2026—Swiss Krono is exiting the production of laminate flooring at its Barnwell, South Carolina plant.
Import Prices Rose 1.9% in April, Export Prices Up 3.3%
Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.9% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.9% rise in March.
April Retail Sales Rose 0.5% from March, Up 4.9% YOY
Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for April 2026 were $757.1 billion, up 0.5% from the previous month, and up 4.9% from April 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
CFI's 2026 Synergy Convention Scheduled for Nov. in Chattanooga
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026-Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced the 2026 Synergy Convention & Expo will take place November 10 to 12 at the Marriott Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Slated for Sept. 16
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026—The 2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will take place September 16 at Barnsley Gardens.