Stephen Archer of Shaw Has Died
Toronto, CA, November 25, 2025—Stephen Archer, regional vice president for Shaw Industries, died November 20 after a battle with cancer.
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Holiday Sales Expected to Surpass $1 Trillion for First Time Ever
Washington, DC, November 24, 2025—The National Retail Federation today released its annual holiday forecast, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024.
Home Sellers Cutting Prices for Fall Buyers
Seattle, WA, November 24, 2025-Home shoppers this fall are seeing some of the steepest price cuts in years.
CB Flooring Expands into Raleigh, North Carolina Market
Columbia, MD, November 24, 2025-CB Flooring has expanded into the Raleigh, North Carolina market.
Bathrooms Getting Bigger, Says NKBA's 2026 Bath Trends Report
Bethlehem, PA, November 24, 2025-The NKBA’s 2026 Bath Trends Report offers insights into how rapidly evolving home technology stands to reshape the modern bath, even as personal lifestyles and tastes continue to guide design decisions.
FCIF Requests Donations on Giving Tuesday 2025
Dalton, GA, November 24, 2025-This Giving Tuesday, December 2, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) invites the entire flooring community to participate in a nationwide movement of generosity by giving the gift of relief to colleagues facing unexpected medical crises.
Consumer Sentiment Declined 4.9% to 51 in November
Ann Arbor, MI, November 21, 2025—Consumer sentiment declined 4.9% to 51 in November, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Total Construction Starts Up 21.1% in October on Non-Building Strength
Boston, MA, November 21, 2025-Total construction starts were up 21.1% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.53 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Luxury Home Sale Prices Rose 5.5% in October
Seattle, WA, November 21, 2025-- U.S. luxury home sale prices rose 5.5% year over year to a median $1.28 million, a record high for the month of October, according to Redfin.
Hardwood Plywood Dumping Cases Delayed Due to Govt. Shutdown
Sterling, VA, November 21, 2025—The Department of Commerce has changed all deadlines in the hardwood plywood countervailing duty and antidumping cases against China, Vietnam, and Indonesia due to the government shutdown, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.