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Engineered Floors and Shaw Announce Price Increases

Engineered Floors and Shaw Announce Price Increases

Chattanooga, TN, March 25, 2026-Engineered Floors and Shaw have announced price increases due to external pressures, including shipping disruptions in the Persian Gulf, and internal pressures due to rising costs.

Number of U.S. Home Sellers Outpaces Home Buyers by 46.3%

Number of U.S. Home Sellers Outpaces Home Buyers by 46.3%

Seattle, WA, March 25, 2026-- There were an estimated 46.3% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in February (or 629,808 more, in numerical terms), says Redfin. That’s the largest gap in records dating back to 2013 and is up from 29.8% (or 449,409) a year earlier.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Flat in January

Nonresidential Construction Spending Flat in January

Washington, DC, March 24, 2026—Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Home Depot Plans to Add 12 Stores in 2026

Home Depot Plans to Add 12 Stores in 2026

Charlotte, NC, March 24, 2026—"The Home Depot plans to expand its U.S. footprint in 2026 by opening 12 new stores totaling more than 1.6 million square feet across eight states, even as many other retailers reduce their brick-and-mortar presence,” reports Truist.

Labor Productivity Rose 1.8% in Q4 2025

Labor Productivity Rose 1.8% in Q4 2025

Washington, DC, March 24, 2026-- Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 1.8% in Q4 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.5% and hours worked decreased 0.2%.