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  • Employment Up Less Than Expected in September

    Washington, DC, October 2, 2026—Both nonfarm payroll employment (+29,000) and the unemployment rate (4.2%) changed little in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. 
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  • New Homes Now Cost Less Than Existing
    New Homes Now Cost Less Than Existing
  • Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 0.1% in August
    Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 0.1% in August
  • Milliken Achieves Cradle to Cradle Silver for Global Carpet Portfolio
    Milliken Achieves Cradle to Cradle Silver for Global Carpet Portfolio
  • Construction Spending Rose 0.9% in August
    Construction Spending Rose 0.9% in August
  • Fed Less Likely to Raise Rates Again in 2026 Following GDP & Inflation Data
    Fed Less Likely to Raise Rates Again in 2026 Following GDP & Inflation Data

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  • State of Sustainability: In key metrics, flooring producers leading the sustainability charge are starting to row in the same direction – July 2026
  • Winning the Stay-in-Place Consumer: Reaching today’s homeowner is an active pursuit – July 2026
  • What Makes a Brand Matter: How flooring brands help retailers build trust, create differentiation and sell value in a crowded marketplace – July 2026
  • Focus on Leadership: Malisa Maynard’s passion for conservation, reuse and inclusion is rooted in her childhood in Montana – July 2026

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  • Sam Roberts Discusses Upcoming NFA Meeting in St. Martin
    October 2, 2026—Sam Roberts, founder of Roberts Carpet and Fine Floors and
  • Doug Jackson Discusses Cali Floors Growth and a transparent Solution for Recapping Elevated Freight Costs
    September 29, 2026—Doug Jackson, CEO with Cali Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss
  • Armando Cafiero Discusses Cersaie 2026 and Business Conditions with the Tile Industry in Italy
    September 22, 2026—Armando Cafiero, managing director with the Italian Ceramic Trade Association,
  • Joe Lundgren Discusses News and Trends from Cersaie Show in Italy
    September 21, 2026—Joe Lundgren, a tile industry consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss

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