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Starnet Honours Winnipeg Companies with Awards

Two Winnipeg-headquartered firms earned gold and silver honours in the Canadian Project of the Year category at the 2026 Starnet Design Awards. Read more.

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Franchise Model Struggles to Scale Sales

Franchise systems standardize operations, not selling — stalling conversion, flattening units per transaction and stagnating average cheque. Read more.

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Some Canadian Firms can Now Claim Tariff Refunds

Canadian exporters may now be eligible for rebates on certain U.S. tariffs under a new system introduced by the U.S. government following a Supreme Court ruling. Read more.

Coverings 2026 Draws Large West Coast Crowd

Thousands gathered at Coverings 2026, reaffirming the show’s status as the premier marketplace for tile, stone, design innovation and global business exchange. Read more.

Canada Initiates Inquiry into Wood Product Imports

The federal government has formally launched a safeguard investigation into imports of certain wood products to assess the impact on domestic manufacturers. Read more.

Classic Pattern Reimagined for Modern Living

Robbins Noble's Way engineered hardwood collection has expanded to include Herringbone — a modern interpretation of one of the most enduring patterns in interior design. Read more.

AHF Products CEO Joins NWFA Board of Directors

Brent Emore has been named to the National Wood Flooring Association's board of directors, bringing a wealth of industry experience to the governing body. Read more.

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