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Carpet tile has staked its claim in both the commercial and Main Street markets as end users continue to find new applications for these versatile and durable products. And given the fact carpet tile is overwhelmingly produced in the U.S., it makes an ideal product for dealers to promote to commercial and Main Street customers. Read More

Participants attending the Flooring Sustainability Summit, taking place July 16 to 17 in Washington, D.C., will gain insights on the latest developments in flooring sustainability, with participation in discussions and workshops on the evolving sustainability landscape, flooring circularity, supply chain collaboration, and more. This year’s program will also incorporate a Sustainability 101 workshop designed to prepare attendees for the event’s in-depth discussions.  Read More

1Q 2025 U.S. ceramic tile consumption was 651.2 million sq. ft., up 4.6% from 1Q 2024.1 The following table shows U.S. tile shipments, imports, exports, and total consumption in thousands of sq. ft. Read More

Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed continued growth in core retail sales — which exclude autos, gas and restaurants — in May despite a downturn in overall sales amid on-again, off-again tariffs on imported merchandise, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said. Read More

Earlier this month, Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Artisan Design Group ("ADG"), a leading nationwide provider of design, distribution and installation services for interior surface finishes to home builders and property managers. Read More

Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,256,000, 9.8% below the revised April estimate of 1,392,000 and 4.6% below the May 2024 rate of 1,316,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Single-family housing starts in May were at a rate of 924,000; this is 0.4% above the revised April figure of 920,000. The May rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 316,000. Read More

The 56th edition of NeoCon, the largest and longest-running trade show serving the commercial design industry, took place at The Mart in Chicago, June 9 to 11.  Read More

The sixth annual Mohawk Momentum Roadshow will set the stage for the flooring industry in 2026. Kicking off on January 6, Mohawk will travel to each region of the country to share its latest product innovations, digital marketing programs and strategic business insights. Read More

The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) has provided an update on trade issues, Read More

Industrial production (IP) fell 0.2% in May after increasing 0.1% in April, according to the Federal Reserve.  Read More