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Interface Q1 Sales Up 11.3%, Earnings Up 81.6%

Atlanta, GA, May 8, 2026—Interface reported Q1 2026 net sales totaled $331 million, up 11.3% year-over-year from $297.4 million in Q1 2025.

Employment Rose by 115,000 in April, Unemployment Flat at 4.3%

Washington, DC, May 8, 2026—Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Keynote Speakers for 2026 Flooring Sustainability Summit Named

Arlington, VA, May 7, 2026-The Flooring Sustainability Summit returns to Washington, D.C. for its third year, July 14 to 16, at The Mayflower Hotel, bringing together leaders from across the flooring industry and built environment to advance dialogue around sustainability, material health and the future of responsible design.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Declined 0.2% in March

Washington, DC, May 8, 2026—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.244 trillion.

Nebraska Furniture Mart to Close Floors Inc.

Lincoln, NE, May 7, 2026-Nebraska Furniture Mart has announced plans to close its Floors Inc. commercial contracting division.

Brian Preuss Named President of AHGS & Commercial USA

Roswell, GA, May 7, 2026-American Home Surfaces Group and Commercial USA have named Brian Preuss president, succeeding Tony Wright.

CARE Meeting Focuses on Recycling Innovation, New York Legislation

Chattanooga, TN, May 7, 2026-Industry leaders, recyclers and sustainability stakeholders gathered in Chattanooga this week for the 24th annual meeting of the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), where discussions centered on expanding end-use applications for recycled carpet materials and preparing for new extended producer responsibility legislation in New York.

AHF to Exit Residential Sheet Vinyl Production in Lancaster

Mountville, PA, May 6, 2026-AHF Products, citing a continued shift in the flooring market toward luxury vinyl tile (LVT), will cease to operate its residential sheet vinyl line at its Lancaster, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility on June 28.

Construction Spending Rose 0.6% in March

Washington, DC, May 7, 2026—Construction spending during March 2026 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,185.5 billion, 0.6% above the February estimate of $2,173.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Multifamily Sentiment Mixed for Q1 2026

Washington, DC, May 7, 2026—The Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) produced mixed results for Q1 2026.

Labor Productivity Rose 0.8% in Q1

Washington, DC, May 7, 2026—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 0.8% in Q1 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.5% and hours worked increased 0.7%.

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