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Reliable Floor Coverings of Edmonton, WA Closing Its Doors

Edmonton, WA, January 2, 2026-Reliable Floor Coverings, based in Edmonton, Washington, will close its doors in January, according to My Edmonton News.

Year in Review: 2025 Brought Another Year of Mediocre Activity Due to Uncertainty

2025 wasn’t a collapse for the flooring industry-but it wasn’t the rebound many hoped for either. This year-in-review looks at how tariffs, interest rates and ongoing uncertainty influenced buying decisions, construction activity and consolidation, with a clear-eyed look at what actually moved the market and what could shape 2026.

Paul Meberg of Consolidated Flooring Has Died

New York, NY, December 30, 2025-Paul Meberg, owner of Consolidated Flooring from 1991-2021, died on December 27. He was 72.

GDP Rose by 4.3% in Q3

Washington, DC, December 23, 2025—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.3% in Q3 2025 (July, August, and September), according to the initial estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Median U.S. Home Sizes Continue to Shrink

Charlotte, NC, December 23, 2025—The median size of U.S. homes continues to fall, reports Truist.

Karndean CEO Bill Anderson Elected to FCEF Board

Export, PA, December 23, 2025- Karndean Designflooring CEO Bill Anderson has been elected to the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) board of directors, which plays a crucial role in guiding the non-profit industry foundation’s strategic direction.

Alan Anthony Franks of Atlanta Flooring Design Centers has died

Gainesville, GA, December 26, 2025-Alan Anthony Franks of Atlanta Flooring Design Centers died December 7. He was 69.

Industrial Production Rose 0.2% in November 2025

Washington, DC, December 23, 2025-Industrial production (IP) rose 0.2% in November after ticking down 0.1% in October, according to the Federal Reserve.

Despite Lower Interest Rates, Many Homeowners Still Won't Sell

New York, NY, December 22, 2025—"Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in a year, but millions of homeowners are still locked into ultralow mortgage rates they don’t want to give up,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Shaw Develops New Testing Method to Detect PFAS in Manufacturing Materials

Dalton, Georgia, December 20, 2025-Shaw Industries has developed a new testing methodology designed to detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in manufacturing materials, after determining that existing testing protocols were insufficient for many non-drinking-water-based inputs.

NTCA Announces January 2026 Education & Training Schedule

Jackson, MS, December 20, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Trainer Team is holding 21 free workshops and six regional training sessions in January geared toward installers, tile setters and contractors with essential skills and knowledge.

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