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Shaw Names Aaron John Senior Vice President of Residential Sales

Dalton, GA, April 3, 2026-Shaw Industries Group has named Aaron John as senior vice president of residential sales.

Jon England Named SVP, Contract & Trade for HMTX

Norwalk, CT, April 6, 2026—Jon England has been named senior vice president, contract and trade for HMTX.

Construction Industry Added 26,000 Jobs in March

Washington, DC, April 6, 2026—The construction industry added 26,000 jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

America's Older Home Stock Requires Investment in Modernization

New York, NY, April 6, 2026-The median age of U.S. homes is 44, reports the Wall Street Journal, and these homes are in need of modernization and maintenance.

More Americans Embracing Maximalist Interiors

New York, NY, April 6, 2026—A portion of homeowners are ditching the safe, vanilla choice of white walls and light-oak floors in favor of maximalist interiors.

Eugenio Martínez Serna Named TCNA Tile Person of the Year

Las Vegas, NV, April 3, 2026—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has named Eugenio Martínez Serna, president and general director of Grupo Daltile, as the 2026 TCNA Tile Person of the Year.

Ceramics of Italy Opens 2026 International Tile Competition

Las Vegas, NV, April 3, 2026-Ceramics of Italy has opened entries for its 2026 International Tile Competition, marking the first year the organization has combined its North American Design Competition and Italy-based La Ceramica e il Progetto into a single global program.

Central Alabama Flooring Acquires Foote Bros. Carpet One

Gadsden, AL, April 2, 2026-Central Alabama Flooring has announced the acquisition of Gadsden, Alabama’s Foote Bros. Carpet One Floor & Home.

Coverings 2026 Trends: Texture, Technology and Tile as Art

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2, 2026-At this year’s Coverings show, the global tile industry has made one thing clear: tile is no longer just a surface-it’s an experience.

The Dixie Group Announces 7% Price Increase on Soft Surface

Dalton, GA, April 2, 2026-The Dixie Group has announced a price increase on all soft surface segments up to 7%. These increases will be effective with orders beginning April 27, 2026, and all shipments beginning May 11, 2026.