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Customs Opening Portal for Tariff Refund Applications

Washington, DC, April 20, 2026—The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will open a portal for Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), allowing companies can submit claims for tariff refunds.

Flooring Sustainability Summit Hosts 2026 Architecture & Design Awards

Arlington, VA, April 16, 2026—The Flooring Sustainability Summit has announced its 2026 Architecture & Design Awards Program, marking the second year of the initiative and expanding recognition of the projects, people and firms advancing sustainability through flooring and surface design.

New Hymmen Tech Allows Surface & Edge Finishing in One Pass

Bielefeld, Germany, March 24, 2026—Hymmen is introducing edge coating technology that closes the gap in the panel finishing process by covering not only the surfaces but also the edges in a single pass.

Two-Thirds of U.S. Homeowners Choosing Remodeling Over Relocating

Seattle, WA, April 17, 2026—U.S. homeowners are remodeling instead of relocating, reports Redfin.

Oil Prices Down 10% on News of Strait of Hormuz Opening

Washington, DC, April 17, 2026-Oil prices sank 10% today, following news that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vehicles.

MSI Announces Grand Opening of Suffolk, Virginia Showroom

Orange, CA, April 17, 2026-M S International (MSI) announces the grand opening of its Suffolk, Virginia showroom, located at 120 Westport Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23434.

WIFI Announces Spring 2026 Events

Dalton, GA, April 17, 2026 – Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) continues its mission to attract, educate and empower women across the flooring industry with a lineup of upcoming events designed to foster connection, professional growth and conversation.

Mohawk Group Acquires Hero Flooring

Dalton, GA, April 16, 2026-Mohawk Group has announced the addition of Hero Flooring, a global brand specializing in high-performance resilient flooring solutions.

Industrial Production Declined 0.5% in March but Grew 2.4% in Q1

Washington, DC, April 16, 2026--Industrial production (IP) dropped 0.5% in March but still grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in Q1, according to the Federal Reserve.

Boomers Remain Largest Group of Buyers in Home Market

Washington, DC, April 16, 2026—Baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of homebuyers this year, while the share of first-time buyers fell to the lowest level on record, according to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report from the National Association of Realtors.