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Sioux Falls, S.D., May 4, 2026-Thornton Flooring has acquired nine Carpetland USA locations across eastern Iowa and western Illinois, expanding its footprint to a total of 12 stores.
Chattanooga, TN, May 5, 2026—The CARE conference begins today, running through tomorrow, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Naples, FL, May 5, 2026—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute meeting is now underway in Naples, Florida.
Manchester, NH, May 5, 2026—CCA Global Partners Retail Group is taking its most ambitious regional meeting series yet on the road this summer, bringing together independent retailers and co-op leadership across four marquee markets: Houston, Texas; Savannah, Georgia; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Anaheim, California—running May through June 2026.
Waco, TX, May 5, 2026—Uzin Utz North America (UUNA) has announced the promotion of Michael Drechsel to vice president of distribution sales – USA.
Suwanee, GA, May 4, 2026—Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, a 100% employee-owned company, has announced the acquisition of ProFloors LLC, a multifamily flooring specialist located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bristol, VA, May 4, 2026—Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president, effective May 1.
Washington, DC, May 4, 2026—Housing’s share of the economy was 15.9% in Q1 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Washington, DC, May 4, 2026—New orders for manufactured goods in March, up four of the last five months, increased $9.1 billion or 1.5% to $630.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.3% February increase.
Lenexa, KS, May 4, 2026—Adleta Corporation officially enhanced its service in the Midwest this week with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Lenexa Distribution and Supply Center.