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Birmingham, Al, January 7, 2025-Central Alabama Flooring (CAF), a provider of residential, builder, and commercial flooring solutions throughout Alabama, has closed its Birmingham, Alabama Big Bob's Outlet Store and concluded its membership with the Floors & More/Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet group, effective January 1, 2026.
Solon, OH, January 7, 2026-Tarkett Home has announced a new distribution partnership with William M Bird, bringing Tarkett Home’s innovative hard surface products to a broader customer base across the southeastern United States.
Vancouver, BC, January 7, 2026-Franchise Chatter estimated the cost of purchasing and launching a Floor Coverings International franchise (as of December 2024).
Carrollton, TX, January 7, 2026-Adleta, a floorcovering distributor in the central U.S., has announced new distribution rights for Mapei products in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
Henderson, NC, January 7, 2026-Versatrim has announced the following increase in pricing, effective today.
Washington, DC, January 7, 2026-The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Henderson, NC, January 6, 2026—Versatrim, manufacturer of vinyl and laminate floor moldings and stair solutions, has acquired Artistic Finishes, a manufacturer of solid wood moldings, stair treads, vents and advanced finishing technologies.
Chicago, IL, January 6, 2026—IIDA has announced the winners of the 2025 IIDA Global Excellence Awards, which honor innovation and creativity in international interior design and interior architecture projects across 15 categories.
Charlotte, NC, January 6, 2026—Sawmill production has remained largely flat for two years, despite an annual revision showing output 7.5% above 2017 levels and capacity peaking in late 2024, reports Truist.
Dalton, GA, January 6, 2026—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced a new strategic partnership with TradeTap, formerly known as Go Carerra, marking a step forward in strengthening installer education, workforce connectivity and access to modern professional resources.