Business Insights

Although the housing market has begun to find its footing, CREA has still downgraded its 2026 forecast.

AI is becoming part of how people plan renovations and research products before making purchasing decisions.

Despite a decline in in-store traffic, consumer interest in flooring products remains active online.

An employee's off-duty conduct, including what they post on social media, can be used to dismiss for cause.

In-house purchase financing is a transformative tool in today's competitive flooring retail landscape.

CFIB has identified three key areas of action to address Canada’s entrepreneurial drought.

Franchise systems standardize operations, not selling — stalling conversion and stagnating average cheque.

How are various levels and types of decisions made in your business? And is the current way the best way?

Can radiant floor heating handle extreme cold? Real-world data indicates it can, with some caveats.

The province has released a budget containing several measures to address affordability and boost housing supply.