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Contemporary Floor Plans Prioritize Connectedness, Says Builder Online

Newport Beach, CA, November 13, 2025-"Floor plans in new homes are changing as homeowners prioritize smaller, smarter spaces that support low-maintenance living and social connectedness. Even larger homes are being re-configured to suit homeowners better, with a focus on spaces that align with lifestyle and household composition,” reports Builder Online.

Good Housekeeping Names '26 Home Reno Award Winners

New York, NY, November 13, 2025—Good Housekeeping magazine has announced the 2026 winners of its Home Reno Good Housekeeping Awards.

Shaw's EcoWorx Resilient Named Material Health All-Star

Dalton, GA, November 14, 2025—Shaw announced that it has been selected as one of four recipients of the 2025 Material Health All-Star Innovation Award by the Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) for EcoWorx Resilient.

Contract 180 Forms Partnership with Micheal Halebian & Company

Portland, ME, November 13, 2025—Contract 180 has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Micheal Halebian & Company, expanding its footprint throughout the Northeast.

Milat Begins Production of SPC with Uniclic Locking System

Waregem, Belgium, November 13, 2025—Unilin Technologies has announced that Milat Floor, a subsidiary of Milat Carpet, has started production of its new SPC flooring range exclusively featuring the Uniclic locking system, with production using the Unidrop system scheduled to follow shortly.

FCITS Offerings Two Retail Training Courses in December

Horseshoe Bay, TX, November 13, 2025—Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) is opening registration for two retail flooring training courses this December.

Anderson Tuftex Launches Incentive Program for Residential Designers

Dalton, GA, November 12, 2025-Shaw's Anderson Tuftex has announced its new Design Trade Program for the residential interior design community.

Dixie Group Q3 Sales Down 3.9%

Dalton, GA, November 12, 2025-For Q3 2025, The Dixie Group reported net sales of $62,379,000, a 3.9% decline compared to $64,877,000 in Q3 2024.

Mortgage Applications Rose 0.6% in Week Ending November 7

Washington, DC, November 12, 2025-Mortgage applications increased 0.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 7, 2025.

Stump Reports on Key Topics from BDNY 2025

New York, NY, November 12, 2025-Stump issued the following report about the 2025 BDNY show, held November 9 and 10 at the Javitts Center in New York City.