Floor Focus Magazine

P&L REPORT: U.K.-based Victoria Plc--which owns CALI Floors and International Wholesale Tile in the U.S.--reported continued softness in flooring demand across its markets in the first half: https://bit.ly/485BJAp

PODCAST: "There's going to be a new Karastan black-label program." Jason Randolph, SVP of sales for Mohawk Industries' residential business, discusses the related upcoming Edge Summit and Momentum winter markets: https://bit.ly/3NtQNhE

NEW LEADERSHIP: Sean Nolan has joined All Surfaces as the new chief operating officer of the floorcoverings and flooring supplies distributor: https://bit.ly/3NsslNB

EVENT COVERAGE: Alliance Flooring Inc.'s Next Generation Summit welcomed all members to the educational and networking event hosted by ten stores, which shared best practices in one location: https://bit.ly/3Y62pwi To see photos from the event, click here: https://lnkd.in/ebeit8aW

INSTALLER SHORTAGE: The Floor Covering Education Foundation, in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, Drake State Community College, and the Industry Task Force, announces the completion of its first pilot cohort for the Flooring Installation Technicians course: https://bit.ly/3A0O7F0

NEW LEADERSHIP: Matt Hafer has been appointed president of Adleta and David Whitehurst is now executive vice president, following the announcement of John Sher's retirement: https://bit.ly/3NqUpRr

COMMERCIAL MARKET INSIGHT: In our Top 250 Design Survey, we asked designers about the state of the industry, market activity and expectations, trends and more: https://bit.ly/3NtkgIo

PODCAST: "[There is] a huge pipeline in your upper midscale and upper scale." Melissa Nau, VP of hospitality for Shaw Contract, discusses the latest trends and momentum in Shaw Contract’s hospitality market as she takes the leadership role in that sector: https://bit.ly/4dHLXb7

EDUCATION: Congratulations to the winners of Women in the Floorcovering Industry's second round of scholarships! Thanks to the support of donors, WIFI is offering bonus Year-End Mini Scholarships: https://bit.ly/4f2QyWv

PODCAST: "We're gearing up for a really great year." Meredith Brown, director of commercial accounts with Novalis? Innovative Flooring's AVA brand, shares the highlights of this year's Healthcare Design Expo, related design trends and market expectations: https://bit.ly/3Yoe1w0