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CCA's ConneXtion Kicks Off Today in Denver

Denver, CO, January 12, 2026—CCA Global Partners’ winter meeting, ConneXtion, begins today in Denver, Colorado at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, running through the 14th.

Mohawk Reorganizes Residential Business

Calhoun, GA, January 12, 2026-Mohawk announces a strategic optimization of its residential sales and marketing organization to better align with the changing needs of its customers.

Import Volume Expected to Remain Down YOY Until Spring

Washington, DC, January 12, 2026 — Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Emser Names Delia CEO and Parello President

Los Angeles, CA, January 12, 2026-Emser Tile has announced a strategic shift in leadership that reflects the company’s ongoing expansion and long-term goals and growth. Effective January 1, Jim Parello has been promoted to president, and Carl Delia will assume the role of chief executive.

WFCA to Present Danny Crutchfield with 2025 Luminary Award

Dalton, GA, January 12, 2026–- The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has named Danny Crutchfield, recently retired Shaw Industries executive and former vice president of the Shaw Flooring Network (SFN), as the recipient of the 2025 Luminary Award.

Five Residential Flooring Predictions for 2026

New York, NY, January 12, 2026-"Over the last couple of years, interior design trends have changed dramatically. Cooler tones and stark, institutional-leaning interiors have given way to warmer and much more welcoming environments. This year, designers and consumers are taking this decor trend far past adding an antique here or there, or reintroducing needlepoint cushions to the conversation - flooring has officially joined the chat,” reports AOL.

I4F Introducing AI-Powered Booth at Domotex & Surfaces

Turnhout, Belgium, January 12, 2026—I4F is introducing its brand new digitally enhanced and AI-powered showcase at the 2026 editions of Domotex in Hannover (Hall 20, B20), Germany and Surfaces (Booth #2447) in Las Vegas.

Consumer Sentiment Inched Up 2.1% to 54 in Early January

Ann Arbor, MI, January 9, 2026-Consumer sentiment rose 2.1% to 54 in early January, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Housing Starts Declined 4.6% in October

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026-Privately-owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000, 4.6% below the revised September estimate of 1,306,000 and 7.8% below the October 2024 rate of 1,352,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Acadian Flooring America Suffers Significant Fire

Marrero, LA, January 9, 2026-A fire broke out at Acadian Flooring in Marrero, Louisiana before noon on January 8, reports WDSU News.

Employment & Unemployment Rates Virtually Unchanged in Dec.

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026--Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+50,000) and the unemployment rate (4.4%)changed little in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

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