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Catalina Research has released its industry update for the first half of 2021. According to the report, U.S. floor coverings sales came roaring back in the first half of 2021 as rising COVID-19 vaccination rates and a surge in personal income gave consumers confidence to replace their flooring. Read More

While last year was extremely difficult for the U.S. ceramic tile market, which was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis and declined for the second consecutive year, 2021 is off to an excellent start. Through 1Q 2021, total U.S. ceramic tile consumption was up 17.8% by volume vs. 1Q 2020.1 If the current pace continues for the full year, U.S. consumption would reach a record-high of 3.34 billion sq. ft. Read More

The annual RēCo Market Intelligence Report has held strong for 18 years. Below are the results for the Ceramic Tile category.  Read More

The annual RēCo Market Intelligence Report has held strong for 18 years. Below are the results for the Laminate category.  Read More

The annual RēCo Market Intelligence Report has held strong for 18 years. Below are the results for the Resilient/Vinyl and LVT categories.  Read More

The annual RēCo Market Intelligence Report has held strong for 18 years. Each year, Floor Covering Weekly commissions third-party research company The Wayman Group to conduct a nationwide survey of retailers. Read More

Personal income decreased $414.3 billion, or 2.0 percent at a monthly rate, while consumer spending increased $2.9 billion, or less than 0.1 percent, in May. The decrease in personal income reflected declines in pandemic-related assistance programs. Read More

New home sales fell to the lowest pace in a year, with prices jumping 18 percent on a year-over-year basis, due to the high costs and uncertain availability of building materials, lots and labor. Read More

Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms continues to grow at a vigorous pace, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read More

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2021, reflecting the continued economic recovery, reopening of establishments, and continued government response related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase was the same rate as the "second" estimate released in May. In the fourth quarter of 2020, real GDP increased 4.3 percent. Read More