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Economic update: Alan Beaulieu sees recovery on the horizon

FCNews Staff - May 26, 2020 0

In the third and final part of its COVID-19 ‘Black Swan’ webinar series—held on May 22—Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, provided a “data-driven”...

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Consumer interest in suburban living offers opportunity for flooring retailers

FCNews Staff - May 22, 2020 0

By Ken Ryan Nearly a third of Americans are considering moving to less densely populated areas in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to...

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Home buying demand eclipses pre-COVID-19 levels

FCNews Staff - May 20, 2020 0

By Ken Ryan There are some bright spots on the housing front that might bode well for the flooring industry at large. A newly released report...

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Web exclusive: Latest stimulus bill ‘tests the waters’

FCNews Staff - May 20, 2020 0

By Reginald Tucker When the House of Representatives passed a new $3 trillion stimulus package late last week, the overarching goal was to help states...

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Carpet: A solution-dyed world of color, features

FCNews Staff - May 19, 2020 0

By Ken Ryan Over the past few years, carpet manufacturers have migrated to solution-dyed (SD) products in response to consumer demand for multiple colors and...

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Wood: Innovations propel category to new heights—under water

FCNews Staff - May 19, 2020 0

By Reginald Tucker Who said hardwood and water don’t mix? Manufacturers are looking to dispel old notions about hardwood flooring’s ability to resist moisture incursion...

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Web exclusive: Retailers emboldened as builder confidence rises

FCNews Staff - May 18, 2020 0

By Ken Ryan Flooring retailers looking for a bit of good news to rally behind can take solace in a May 18 Housing Market Index...

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Women in flooring: Amy Manley, Shaw

FCNews Staff - May 18, 2020 0

Breaking the glass ceiling When it comes to women in flooring, Amy Manley stands out. She has risen through the (male-dominated) ranks since 2009, ultimately...

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Ready or not, it’s back to business

FCNews Staff - May 18, 2020 0

By Steven Feldman America is reopening for business, state by state, county by county, with rules and restrictions seemingly varying by the mile. What’s not...

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