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Container Prices Stabilize Following 4 Weeks of Increases

London, UK, June 20, 2025—Logistics and shipping analytics firm Drewry’s World Container Index remained stable at $3,543 per 40-foot container for the week ending June 12, 2025, following four consecutive weeks of steep increases fueled by renewed U.S.-bound shipping traffic.

Mattress Sales Down 5.7% by Dollar Value in Q1

Alexandria, VA, June 20, 2025—"The total mattress market was down 5.7% in dollars and 11.2% in units in the first quarter compared to the same period last year,” reports Furniture Today.

Homebuyers Pay More for Homes with Appealing Paint Colors

Seattle, WA, June 20, 2025-New Zillow research finds that a dark olive green kitchen and a navy blue bedroom can boost a home's sale price. Nearly one-third of all homeowners paint their home before listing it for sale, but sellers can earn top dollar when they pick the right colors.

Speakers Announced for 2025 Flooring Sustainability Summit

Arlington, VA, June 19, 2025-Participants attending the Flooring Sustainability Summit, taking place July 16 to 17 in Washington, D.C., will gain insights on the latest developments in flooring sustainability, with participation in discussions and workshops on the evolving sustainability landscape, flooring circularity, supply chain collaboration, and more.

HD Supply Named Supplier of the Year by National Apartment Assoc.

Atlanta, June 19, 2025—HD Supply, a national wholesale distributor, has been named the National Apartment Association's 2025 Supplier of the Year, a first for the company.

Ecore's Dodge Named '25 Entrepreneur Of The Year for Greater Philly

Lancaster, PA, June 19, 2025—Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has recognized Art Dodge, CEO and president of Ecore Int’l, as a 2025 Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Philadelphia Award winner.

Louisville Tile's Hall Honored as Rising Star by Louisville Business First

Louisville, KY, June 19, 2025—Louisville Tile’s Crosby Hall, chief administrative officer, has been honored by Louisville Business First in the 2025 Family Business Awards in the Rising Star/ Next Gen category.

Architecture Billings Index Rose Four Points to 47.2 in May

Washington, DC, June 18, 2025-The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, up from 43.2 in April.

Housing Starts Declined 9.8% in May

Washington, DC, June 18, 2025— Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,256,000, 9.8% below the revised April estimate of 1,392,000 and 4.6% below the May 2024 rate of 1,316,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

NeoCon Welcomed Nearly 50,000 Attendees to 2025 Event

Chicago, IL, June 18, 2025-The 56th edition of NeoCon, the largest and longest-running trade show serving the commercial design industry, took place at The Mart in Chicago, June 9 to 11.