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  • Pending Home Sales Up 3.8% in May
    Washington, DC, June 17, 2026—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for April was estimated at $2,086.0 billion, up 1.2% from March 2026 and was up 8.7% from April 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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  • May Retail Sales Rose 0.9% from April and 6.9% YOY
    May Retail Sales Rose 0.9% from April and 6.9% YOY
  • NeoCon 2026 Attendance Grew by 9%
    NeoCon 2026 Attendance Grew by 9%
  • Randy’s Flooring Acquires Advance Millwork
    Randy’s Flooring Acquires Advance Millwork
  • NAFCD+ NBMDA 2026 Convention Slated for Dallas in November
    NAFCD+ NBMDA 2026 Convention Slated for Dallas in November
  • Housing Starts Declined 15.4% in May, Down 8.7% YOY
    Housing Starts Declined 15.4% in May, Down 8.7% YOY

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  • Trends in Higher Education: Interiors are becoming more human, more flexible and more strategic – April 2026
  • Pet households are reshaping flooring performance, store displays and category growth – April 2026
  • Hardwood Report 2026: Manufacturers found success in flexing in a chaotic year – April 2026
  • Homebuilder Report: Market remains challenged, though players see cause for optimism – April 2026

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  • Jordan Cross Discusses Trends from Chicago Design Week 2026
    June 17, 2026—Jordan Cross, the regional resource director for Gensler Chicago, and
  • Isaiah Walston and Jeffrey Sommer Discuss Tate Access Floors’ Sustainability Message at NeoCon
    June 16, 2026—Isaiah Walston and Jeffrey Sommer, head of sustainability and director
  • Michel Vermette and Natalie Jones Discuss Shaw Industries’ and AFS’ AKC Event in Columbus, Ohio
    June 15, 2026—Michel Vermette, CEO with America’s Floor Source, Natalie Jones, director
  • Reesie Duncan Discusses Shaw Contract’s NeoCon Message and Awards
    June 12, 2026—Reesie Duncan, VP of Global Design for Shaw Contract, and

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