CARE Announces 5 New CA Drop-Off Sites & Awards 3 Grants in August
In August, CARE welcomed five new drop-off sites in southern California:
Pending Home Sales Declined 2.3% in July
Pending home sales in July decreased by 2.3% month-over-month and 2.2% year-over-year, according to the [...]
Industrial Production Rose 0.2% in July
Industrial production (IP) and manufacturing production each grew 0.2% in July after growing 0.3% in [...]
Housing Starts Declined 12.4% in July
Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,239,000, 12.4% [...]
Home Depot Sales Up 5.7% in Q2, U.S. Comp Sales Up 1.3%
The Home Depot reported sales of $47.9 billion for Q2 2026, an increase of 5.7% [...]
Backbone of the Business
While many categories in the flooring business have looked to other countries for manufacturing, carpet [...]
July Retail Sales Declined 0.6% from June but Up 5% YOY
Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2026 were $763.6 billion, [...]
Consumer Sentiment Declined 7.6% in Early August But Remained Positive
Consumer sentiment declined 7.6% to 51 in early August, according to preliminary results from the [...]
Homegrown Advantage
For years, flooring manufacturers have been investing in U.S. production to improve speed to market, [...]
Domestic Supply Stays Steady
Floor covering domestic supply is holding its own, as major categories show strength in its [...]