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Palo Alto, CA, May 29, 2026-Houzz has released the 2026 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report, which identifies up-and-coming design trends based on the latest search insights from the Houzz community.
New York, NY, May 29, 2026—Tai Ping and Edward Fields announce the appointment of Kate Judd as managing director of the Americas. In this position, she leads the strategic, commercial and operational direction of the business across the region.
Dalton, GA, May 29, 2026--The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is calling on the flooring community to come together for its annual Day of Giving on June 1, a dedicated day of support for flooring families facing life-altering medical illness, injury, or disability.
Dalton, GA, May 29, 2026—Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) has awarded more than $41,000 in scholarships to 14 women across the flooring industry pursuing education and career growth opportunities, furthering WIFI’s mission to attract, educate, and empower women in flooring.
Salem, NJ, May 29, 2026—For 24 years, Mannington Mills has hosted the “Art is Cool” program, recognizing and rewarding the talent of Salem County, New Jersey high school students and encouraging them to pursue their artistic endeavors.
Springfield, MA, May 29, 2026—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has welcomed NSP Panels as a new member, expanding the association’s manufacturing expertise and strengthening collaboration across the laminate flooring industry.
Lyndhurst, NJ, May 29, 2026—On Earth Day 2026, the Schönox—a Sika brand team came together as part of the Great Global Cleanup.
Washington, DC, May 28, 2026-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in Q1 2026, according to the second estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In Q4 2025, real GDP increased 0.5%.
Washington, DC, May 28, 2026—Sales of new single-family houses in April 2026 were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 622,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 6.2% below the March 2026 rate of 663,000 and 11.3% below the April 2025 rate of 701,000.
Washington, DC, May 28, 2026-Personal income decreased less than $0.1 billion (less than 0.1% at a monthly rate) in April, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).