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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.

Initial Jobless Claims Flat at 248,000 in Week Ending June 7

Washington, DC, June 12, 2025—In the week ending June 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 248,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

Shaw Contract Forms Partnership with Sri Lanka's Alpha Industries

Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 12, 2025—Shaw Contract has formed a partnership with Alpha Industries, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted names in interior and manufacturing solutions, reports Daily Mirror.

Desert Design Carpet One Opens Location in Carson City

Carson City, NV, June 12, 2025—Desert Design Carpet One opened was opened in Carson City, Nevada by Kayla Simons, reports Nevada Appeal.

CFI's Ralph Falavinha Stepping Down

Dalton, GA, June 12, 2025—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announced that Ralph Falavinha, executive vice president, is stepping down to focus on the growing demands of his family’s business.

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