NTCA Announces August 2025 Education & Training Schedule
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is taking its hands-on training and education programs on [...]
Trade Deficit Narrowed by $11.5 Billion in June
The goods and services deficit was $60.2 billion in June, down $11.5 billion from $71.7 [...]
SCI Flooring, Owned by Rainier, Acquires Flooring Partners
Rainier Partners and its portfolio company SCI Flooring have announced the platform’s third add-on acquisition, [...]
Ceramic tile: Personalization expands tile’s reach
The trendiest and most design-forward category in flooring, ceramic tile pulled no punches in 2025—aiming [...]
Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 4.8% in June
New orders for manufactured goods in June, down two of the last three months, decreased [...]
Commercial Construction Spending Declined 0.1% in June
National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors [...]
Buckle Up for Mohawk Momentum Roadshow 2026
It’s time to buckle up and hit the road for the 6th annual Mohawk Momentum [...]
Stone Stalls
Stone suffered a significant downturn for a variety of reasons: expense, competition and the overall [...]
Tile Treads Water
Tile faced a difficult year due to a slower market, recording a second year of [...]
MarketWise Commentary
Yes, this is a little cutesy, but it works: When Floor & Decor stumbles, the [...]