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Top 20 Distributors 2026
As sequels go, 2025-26 was a lot like the past few distribution years: predictable, repetitive and missing that spark to stimulate the market. A stagnant housing sector hurt by surging mortgage rates above 7% and a “lock-in effect” that is keeping a lid on home sales continues…
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Newsflash: The money is still there
Read any newspaper or watch any newscast, and it would be easy to assume that consumers have completely closed their wallets. All you hear about is inflation, higher interest rates, rising insurance costs, expensive groceries, gas prices, housing affordability, global…
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Reader’s Wholesale announces expansion
Houston—Reader’s Wholesale Distributors is expanding into several new markets as part of one of the largest geographic expansions in its 110-year history. The fourth-generation, family-owned flooring distributor, ranked among the top 20 flooring wholesalers in the U.S., is…
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NALFA launches hybrid flooring standards initiative
Springfield, Mass.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has launched an initiative to define and develop performance standards for wood-based hybrid flooring. The effort aims to establish consistent testing methods and performance requirements for the…
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Shaw Contract to unveil Bold Moves at upcoming events
Cartersville, Ga.—Shaw Contract is showcasing its new Bold Moves collection at two major educational industry events this fall. Shaw Contract will feature Bold Moves at EDspaces this week in Kansas City, Mo., at booth 2635. The collection will also appear at A4LE LearningSCAPES…
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NTCA honors Noah Chitty with 2026 Ring of Honor award
Flowood, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has named Noah Chitty of Crossville/AHF Products the recipient of its 2026 Ring of Honor Award. The award recognizes individuals whose leadership, service and dedication have made a lasting impact on the tile…
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NAHB applauds administration’s strategy to lower housing costs
Washington, D.C.—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) praised President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at reducing housing costs and improving affordability for American families. Bill Owens, NAHB chairman and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington,…
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NALFA advances flooring standards at 2026 fall meeting
Savannah, Ga.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) brought together industry leaders for its 2026 fall meeting here Oct. 13-15. The meeting focused on advancing laminate flooring standards, installation guidance and market intelligence. Representatives from…
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NTCA announces November regional training schedule
Flowood, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will host five regional training programs and 16 free evening workshops in November. The events will take place across several states, offering tile installers opportunities to strengthen their skills through…
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Louisville Tile introduces Kosen porcelain tile
Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile Distributors has launched Kosen, a glazed porcelain tile collection within its curated Wilcox Fifty Five line. Inspired by handcrafted ceramics, Kosen combines natural textures with contemporary design. The collection features matte and glossy…
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Mohawk Edge Summit 2027 registration deadline looms
Dallas—Mohawk is reminding retailers that the registration deadline for Edge Summit 2027 is Monday, Nov. 2. The event will take place here Dec. 1-4. Under the theme “Listen. Adapt. Win.,” the summit will focus on helping retailers better understand their customers, respond to…
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Novalis earns latest SCS ASSURE certification for rigid core
Dalton—Novalis Innovative Flooring has earned certification under the latest SCS ASSURE Certified standard across its entire global rigid core flooring portfolio. The certification provides independent verification of the company’s manufacturing standards and product quality.…
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AHF Products announces price increases
Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products announced price increases of up to 7% on select residential and commercial flooring products, effective Jan. 4, 2027. The increases will apply to affected products and collections shipped on or after that date. Adjustments will vary by product and…
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Wonder Porcelain unveils new lines during special event
Lebanon, Tenn.—Wonder Porcelain recently welcomed 65 industry partners and clients to its two-day Wonder NOW event here. The company showcased new porcelain tile collections, highlighted recent technology investments and offered an inside look at its manufacturing operations.…