Small Comfort
This is being written as we face and wonder about the tariffs of 2025. It [...]
Floor & Décor Q2 Sales Up 7.1%, Income Up 11.5%
Floor & Décor reported net sales of $1.2 billion for Q2 2025, an increase of [...]
Employment Rate Steady in July, Unemployment at 4.2%
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in July (+73,000) and has shown little change since [...]
Construction Industry Added 2,000 Jobs in July
The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders [...]
Trump Announces Tariff Rates for 69 Countries
"President Trump imposed tariffs on 69 countries and the EU, effective August 7, ranging from [...]
Consumer Sentiment Rose 1.6% in June to 61.7
Consumer sentiment rose 1.6% in June to 61.7, according to the University of Michigan Survey [...]
Interface Sales Up 8.3% in Q2 2025, Earnings Up 44.3%
Interface announced Q2 2025 net sales totaled $375.5 million, up 8.3% from Q2 2024’s $346.6 [...]
Slab Revolution: Innovative New Uses for Large-Format Ceramics
Thursday, July 31, 2025 from Tiles of Spain Large-format ceramic slabs are experiencing a surge [...]
Personal Income & Spending Rose 0.3% in June
Personal income increased $71.4 billion (0.3% at a monthly rate) in June, according to estimates [...]
NTCA Reports on 2025 Five-Star Summer Meeting
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) successfully hosted its NTCA Five-Star Summer Meeting from July [...]