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More than 70 Spanish companies presented new products, innovations and trends during Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from April 18-21, 2023. Read More

Floor & Décor reported a net sales increase of 9.1% to $1,122.1 million in Q1 2023, compared to $1,028.7 million in Q1 2022. Read More

LL Flooring reported net sales of $240.7 million for Q1 2023, a 13.7% decline compared to Q1 2022’s $279 million, driven by lower spending by consumers versus last year combined with a decline in Pro sales. Read More

Caesarstone Ltd. will close its original quartz-surfaces factory as part of a major revamp of the surfacing company. Company CEO Yos Shiran announced the action today after reporting a net revenue loss of $3.8 million in this year’s first quarter. “It is clear that Caesarstone has been lagging behind in its ability to generate profit and increase value for its shareholders,” Shiran said in a corporate statement. “We believe that swift actions, taken as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan, will allow us to leverage our strong brand and best-in-class products to address these issues.” Read More

2023 isn’t about perfection, but about the human element of designs. When it comes to tile, that means we’ll see more undulated (or gently uneven) surfaces. This handmade look gives the impression that each tile was individually crafted, making for a one-of-a-kind design. Read More

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has released its Life Cycle Cost Analysis industry report. Read More

FEATURED TRENDS FOR 2023 The excitement for the 2023 edition of CEVISAMA was palpable as more than 90,000 industry professionals from around the world traversed the exhibition floor to indulge in cutting-edge novelties from over 800 exhibitors. During the four-day show, Spanish tile makers pulled out all the stops, with new production methods and technologies making way for a ground-breaking class of ceramic sensations. The following provides a glimpse of the innovations and trends showcased by some of companies featured on Tile of Spain USA’s “Passport to Creativity” program: Read More

This is how Tom Jennings (the World Floor Covering Association’s retail swami) explains the reason for his tips for the flooring retailer. He says, “They say champions don’t do one thing 100 percent better, but they do 100 things 1 percent better.” For some reason Tom’s Tips reminds me of Warren Buffet’s famous line about great sales and then a slowdown: “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Tom wants you to keep your swim trunks on so you are not found out. Read More

Tile of Spain will be heading back to Valencia, Spain in just a few days for the highly anticipated return of CEVISAMA, International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. Read More

WPC, SPC and now MgO — has been growing dramatically in the U.S. and that continued in 2022. There are clear reasons for its trajectory — engaging visuals and performance attributes that meet consumer needs. Here, two leading retailers share their strategies for selling rigid core products. Read More