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Trade Deficit Widened by $2.7 Billion in February

Trade Deficit Widened by $2.7 Billion in February

Washington, DC, April 2, 2026—The goods and services deficit was $57.3 billion in February, up $2.7 billion from $54.7 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Coverings Names Best Booth Awards

Coverings Names Best Booth Awards

Las Vegas, NV, April 1, 2026-Coverings, the largest international tile and stone event in North America, has announced seven Best Booth Awards for the 2026 show in Las Vegas, including three Best in Show awards, three Best Display awards and one Best Stone Display award.

Novalis Launches Fifth Sustainability Report

Novalis Launches Fifth Sustainability Report

Dalton, GA, April 2, 2026— Novalis has released its fitth Annual Sustainability Report, marking another year of measurable progress toward its environmental, social and governance goals.

Retail Sales Up 3.7% YOY in February

Retail Sales Up 3.7% YOY in February

Washington, DC, April 1, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for February 2026 were $738.4 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 3.7% from February 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Coverings Announces 2026 CID Award-Winners

Coverings Announces 2026 CID Award-Winners

Las Vegas, NV, April 1, 2026––Coverings has presented Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to 25 projects for their artistry and innovative use of materials for tile and stone applications.