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Winners of 2026 National Installer of the Year Competition Named

Winners of 2026 National Installer of the Year Competition Named

Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2026-The International Surface Event (TISE) has announced the winners of the 2026 National Installer of the Year Competition, which brings together flooring installation professionals to compete for a grand prize and recognition as top professionals in their field.

FCIF Board Met During Surfaces, Welcomed New Members

FCIF Board Met During Surfaces, Welcomed New Members

Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2026-As the flooring industry gathered for The International Surface Event (TISE) 2026, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) board of directors met on January 28 to reflect on the foundation’s impact in 2025 and chart a course for even greater support and outreach in 2026.

Trade Deficit Widened by $27.6 Billion in November

Trade Deficit Widened by $27.6 Billion in November

Washington, DC, January 29, 2026—The goods and services deficit was $56.8 billion in November, up $27.6 billion from $29.2 billion in October, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

WIFI Presents First Women of Distinction Award to Emily Finkell

WIFI Presents First Women of Distinction Award to Emily Finkell

Las Vegas, NV, January 29, 2026—Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) presented its inaugural Women of Distinction Award to Emily Finkell, one of WIFI’s founding board members, during the WIFI Morning Mix Breakfast held January 28 in Mohawk’s booth at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2026 in Las Vegas.