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Home Renovation Market Shows Signs of Stability
Home renos continue to hold steady, with CHBA reporting a neutral score in its spring Renovation Market Index.
How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Consumer Behaviour
AI is becoming part of how people plan renovations and research products before making purchasing decisions.
Website Now First Salesperson in Flooring Retail
Despite a decline in in-store traffic, consumer interest in flooring products remains active online.
Housing Starts Hold Steady in Q1, Outlook Softens
Housing starts remained positive in Q1, but the construction cycle continued to soften beneath the headline totals.
NFCA Recognizes Industry Excellence at 2026 AGM
The NFCA's 2026 AGM honoured flooring industry professionals and addressed critical concrete challenges.
When Social Media Posts Carry Consequences
An employee's off-duty conduct, including what they post on social media, can be used to dismiss for cause.
Why Flooring Retailers Should Offer Financing
In-house purchase financing is a transformative tool in today's competitive flooring retail landscape.
Recommendations to Reverse Small Business Decline
CFIB has identified three key areas of action to address Canada’s entrepreneurial drought.
Starnet Honours Winnipeg Companies with Awards
Two Winnipeg-based firms were honoured in the Canadian Project of the Year category at the Starnet Design Awards.
Franchise Model Struggles to Scale Sales Consistently
Franchise systems standardize operations, not selling — stalling conversion and stagnating average cheque.