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Inventory of Homes-for-Sale Up but Buyer Numbers Low

New York, NY, June 16, 2025-"The inventory of homes for sale is finally rising. Buyers aren’t interested,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

All Bentley Backings Now Contain Post-Consumer Calcium Carbonate

Los Angeles, CA, June 16, 2025-Bentley Mills, Inc. has announced that post-consumer calcium carbonate derived from reclaimed carpet is now a standard ingredient across all of its backing systems-marking a major milestone in Bentley’s commitment to circularity and supply chain transformation.

Card-Monroe Forms OEM Agreement with Appalachian Electronic

Chattanooga, TN, June 16, 2025—Card-Monroe Corporation (CMC) has announced a new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Appalachian Electronic Instruments (AEI) for the TuftX single-end defect detection system.

Mannington Mills Announces Five 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Salem, NJ, June 16, 2025—In recognition of their dedication to local community service, Mannington Mills has awarded “Stand on A Better World” scholarships to five students—three in New Jersey and two in Georgia.

Consumer Sentiment Rose 15.9% to 60.5 in Early June

Ann Arbor, MI June 13, 2025—Consumer sentiment rose 15.9% to 60.5 in early June, according to the preliminary Survey of Consumers by the University of Michigan.

2025 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention Slated for November in Chicago

Chicago, IL, June 13, 2025—The 2025 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention will place November 4 to 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Abbey Names Welton Davison Regional VP, Franchise Development

Bonita Springs, FL, July 13, 2025-Abbey Carpet & Floor and Floors To Go have named Welton Davison regional vice president, franchise development.

Ambassador Mid-West Floor Adds Mummau & Petersen To Team

Chesterfield, MO, June 13, 2025-Ambassador Mid-West Floor recently made strategic additions to its executive team, adding experienced flooring professionals Reist Mummau and RJ Petersen.

Producer Prices Rose 0.1% in May

Washington, DC, June 12, 2025-The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.1% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Construction Input Prices Rose 0.2% in May

Washington, DC, June 12, 2025—Construction input prices increased 0.2% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.

Vinyl Flooring Imports Rose 14.7% YOY in Units in April

Charlotte, NC, June 12, 2025-Vinyl flooring “imports were up 14.7% year-over-year in units in April, following a unit surge last month,” reports Truist.

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