Once-In-A-Generation Job Market Has Ended
New York, NY, July 24, 2024-"Americans’ once-in-a-generation job market has come to an end,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
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AHF Launching "Wood Wow" Campaign with Dave & Jenny Marrs
Mountville, PA, July 24, 2024—AHF Products, a hard surface flooring manufacturer for the residential and commercial markets, has announced a new partnership with HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” stars and hardwood flooring aficionados, Dave and Jenny Marrs, for its new national “Wood Wow” campaign.
Warm Browns Returning to Flooring, Says Christina Hall
New York, NY, July 24, 2025-"While cool neutrals like white and gray have reigned supreme in the world of flooring since the 2010s, HGTV-famed designer Christina Hall has announced that there's a new floor color trend (back) in town: warm browns,” reports House Digest.
Taylor Murphy Named VP of Operations for Footprints Floors
Denver, CO, July 24, 2025-Taylor Murphy has been named vice president of operations for Footprints Floors.
June Home Prices Hit Record High at $426,900 Median
Washington, DC, July 23, 2024-"Home prices hit a new high in June for the second straight month, the latest sign that the housing market is unaffordable to millions of Americans,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Existing-Home Sales Declined 5.4% in June to 3.89 Million
Washington, DC, July 23, 2024-Total existing-home receded 5.4% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.89 million in June, according to the National Association of Realtors.
WFCA & CFI Acquire Natural Fiber Installers Certification Inc.
Dalton, GA, July 23, 2024—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) have a signed letter of intent to acquire the assets of the Natural Fiber Installers Certification Inc. (NFIC).
Diverzify Rebrands National Accounts Division
Atlanta, GA, July 23, 2024-Diverzify, a commercial flooring and interior services provider, announces the rebranding of its national accounts division from Collaborative Turnkey Solutions (CTS) to Diverzify National Accounts (DNA).
U.K. Retailer Carpetright to be Acquired by Tapi Carpets and Floors
Purfleet-on-Thames, UK, July 22, 2024-"The Carpetright brand and 54 of the flooring retailer’s stores are being bought by its rival Tapi Carpets and Floors in a deal that will save 300 jobs,” report The Guardian.
Ruggieri Brothers Celebrating 75 Years of Business
Cranston, RI, July 22, 2024—Ruggieri Brothers, alongside Ruggieri Carpet One, are making 75 years of business in the flooring industry.