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Interface Q4 Sales Up 4.3%, Earnings Rose 12.1%

Atlanta, GA, February 24, 2026—Interface, Inc. announced net sales of $349 million for Q4 2025, up 4.3% from Q4 2024’s $335 million.

Home Depot Sales Declined 3.8% in Q4, Earnings Down 14.2%

Atlanta, GA, February 24, 2026-The Home Depot announced sales for Q4 2025 were $38.2 billion, a decrease of 3.8% Q4 2024’s $39.7 billion.

Product Manufacturers Hindered by Weak Home Sales

New York, NY, February 24, 2026—"The good news for appliance manufacturer Whirlpool is that when a refrigerator or washing machine breaks, homeowners generally purchase a new one,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “The bad news: The replacement usually isn't very fancy.

Home Prices Rose 1.3% in December, Says Case-Shiller

New York, NY, February 24, 2026—The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 1.3% annual gain for December.

Toli Named Jeff Katz COO for North American Market

Charlotte, NC, February 24, 2026—Toli appointed Jeff Katz to serve as chief operating officer (COO) for the company’s North American market.

Tariff Uncertainty Renewed Following Supreme Court Decision

Washington, DC, February 23, 2026-"Before Friday, President Trump’s tariffs, after months of on-again, off-again turbulence, had seemed to finally steady. Now, with the bulk of Trump’s tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, and a new, temporary global tariff in place, fresh questions hang over the U.S. economy,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Total Construction Starts Rose 0.7% in Jan. on Nonbuilding Strength

Boston, MA, February 23, 2026--Total construction starts expanded 0.7% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.24 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 0.7% in December

Washington, DC, February 23, 2026--New orders for manufactured goods in December, down two of the last three months, decreased $4.3 billion or 0.7% to $617.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.7% November increase.

Coverings Announces 2026 Tile Trends in Honor of National Tile Day

Las Vegas, NV, February 23, 2026––Coverings, North America’s largest international showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone, has released the top ten tile trends for 2026 in honor of National Tile Day today.