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Swiss Krono Downsizing at South Carolina Plant

Barnwell, SC, May 14, 2026—Swiss Krono is downsizing at its Barnwell, South Carolina plant, reports WRDW/WAGT.

April Retail Sales Rose 0.5% from March, Up 4.9% YOY

Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for April 2026 were $757.1 billion, up 0.5% from the previous month, and up 4.9% from April 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Import Prices Rose 1.9% in April, Export Prices Up 3.3%

Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.9% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.9% rise in March.

CFI's 2026 Synergy Convention Scheduled for Nov. in Chattanooga

Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026-Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced the 2026 Synergy Convention & Expo will take place November 10 to 12 at the Marriott Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Slated for Sept. 16

Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026—The 2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will take place September 16 at Barnsley Gardens.

Mid-Atlantic Floor Covering to Hold Golf Event Honoring Chuck Bode

Fredericksburg, MD, May 14, 2026-The Mid-Atlantic Floor Covering Association will host its first annual Chuck Bode “Golf Is My Life” Golf Outing.

Construction Backlog Rose to 8.8 Months in April

Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up 0.1 months from April 2025.