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UCX Alliance Summit Kicks Off in Orlando

Orlando, Florida, March 24, 2026-The 2026 UCX Alliance Summit gets underway today in Orlando, Florida.

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

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

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%.

Tarkett Expands QuickShip to Include 85 Soft-Surface Products

Solon, OH, March 24, 2026-Tarkett is making more of its commercial product catalogue available for fast delivery through its updated QuickShip program.

CARE Celebrates 10th Anniversary of CA Carpet Stewardship Grants

Dalton, GA, March 24, 2026-This month, the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its California Carpet Stewardship Grant Program-marking a decade of strategic investment, market development and infrastructure expansion that has dramatically increased the state’s capacity to collect, process and recycle post-consumer carpet (PCC).

NFA Spring Meeting Underway Now in Lake Tahoe

Incline Village, NV, March 23, 2026—The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) spring meeting begins today in Lake Tahoe, California.

NALFA Reports on 2026 Spring Meetings in Phoenix

Springfield, MA, March 23, 2026-The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) hosted its 2026 Spring Meeting in Phoenix from March 10 to 12, bringing together industry leaders to advance technical standards and align the category around real-world performance.

NTCA Announces April 2026 Training Schedule

Jackson, MS, March 23, 2026—In April, NTCA will host nine regional programs and 18 free NTCA workshops.

Flooring Transitions From "Fifth Wall" to Deliberate Design Feature

Madison, NJ, March 23, 2026—"For years, accent walls dominated the conversation in interior design. Then ceilings had their moment as the so-called ‘fifth wall’. But in 2026, designers are directing attention somewhere unexpected: the floor,” says Homes & Gardens.

Oscars 2026 Red Carpet Recycled, Says CARE

Dalton, GA, March 23, 2026—Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) confirms that a significant portion of the red carpet from the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony (aka the Oscars) was successfully recycled through California’s state carpet recycling program.

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