Ecore Acquires Pro-Techs Surfacing

Ecore International announced the acquisition of Pro-Techs Surfacing, a playground surfacing installer. 

Centricity Forms Partnership with Flooring Stores United

Centricity, a provider of innovative flooring protection solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Flooring [...]

Small Business Optimism Rose to 100.3 in July

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above [...]

US-Made Flooring Soars

The flooring industry has a long, proud tradition in domestic manufacturing, from the early days [...]

Import Levels Expected to Post Decline in 2025 Due to Tariffs

With new tariffs putting pressure on international trade, import cargo volume at the nation’s major [...]

Live Ventures’ Flooring Retail & Manufacturing Businesses Post Q3 Decline

Live Ventures reported Q3 2025 revenue of $112.5 million, a 9.2% decline from $123.9 million [...]

A Construction Turnaround Starts with Housing

Spending on nonresidential buildings is expected to continue to slow this year, with weakness projected [...]

Dodge Momentum Index Rose 20.8% in July

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 20.8% in July to [...]

The Tile Shop Sales Down 3.4% in Q2, Income Down 68%

The Tile Shop reported Q2 2025 net sales of $88.3 million, a 3.4% decline compared [...]

Carpet Tile Lifts Soft Surface Sales

Along with area rugs, soft surface flooring got an assist from slight growth in carpet [...]