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Selling Wool Carpet to the Modern Consumer

Retailers that can convey wool’s benefits have an opportunity to differentiate themselves from their competitors and shift the conversation away from comparison shopping. Read more.

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Rental Starts Lead Multi-Residential Construction

CMHC reports that record-high rental construction and more missing middle housing contributed to a notable increase in residential starts in 2025. Read more.

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Feds Weigh Safeguard Request on Wood Products

Ottawa is reviewing a request to launch a trade safeguard inquiry into several categories of imported wood products, including hardwood flooring. Read more.

NFCA Announces April Education Session

Amid ongoing misunderstanding around building acoustics, the National Floor Covering Association will host a training session on the topic next month. Read more.

CHBA Introduces New Renovation Market Index

The Canadian Home Builders' Association has released a new research product focused on Canada’s residential renovation industry. Read more.

Mercier Wood Flooring Expands Sales Team

Tim Dinsdale has joined the U.S. sales team of Quebec-headquartered Mercier Wood Flooring, as California territory manager. Read more.

Home Sales Fall Further Ahead of Spring Market

Residential real estate in Canada remained subdued in February, marking another month of weak sales ahead of the spring market. Read more.

First Press Completes Hardwood Trilogy

First Press is a premium European white oak hardwood flooring collection that joins Barrel and Varietals to complete the Cali Hardwoods Trilogy. Read more.

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