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ISM Purchasing Managers' Index Down Slightly at 48.7% in October

Tempe, AZ, November 3, 2025—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 48.7% in October, a 0.4-percentage point decrease compared to the reading of 49.1% recorded in September, say the nation's supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.

Tariff Uncertainty Central Theme at the Fall High Point Market

Charlotte, NC, November 3, 2025-Analyst Stump issued the following summary of the fall 2025 High Point market.

Tile Heritage Foundation Moves Collection & Archives to SC

Anderson, SC, November 3, 2025-Tile Heritage Foundation’s tile collection and archives have moved to a new home this past week in proximity to Tile Council of North America (TCNA) in Anderson, South Carolina.

Floor & Décor Q3 Sales Up 5.5%, Earnings Up 10.8%

Atlanta, GA, October 31, 2025—Floor & Décor announced net sales of $1.179 billion, up 5.5% from $1.117 billion in Q3 2024.

More Home-Purchase Agreements Cancelled Due to Economic Uncertainty

New York, NY, October 31, 2025-”More home-purchase agreements are being scrapped around the country, reflecting an intensifying standoff between buyers and sellers in a largely stalled housing market,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

AHSG Forms Partnership with Modern Estimates

Roswell, GA, October 31, 2025-American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG) has announced a new partnership with Modern Estimates, welcoming the technology company as its newest supplier partner.

Unilin Names Matthew Oliver North American Sales Director

Waregem, Belgium, October 31, 2025-Unilin Technologies has named Matthew Oliver sales director for North America.

BDNY, Slated for Nov. 9 & 10 in NYC, Announces Space Themes

New York, NY, October 31, 2025-Boutique Design New York (BDNY), a trade fair and conference for the boutique hospitality design community, returns to the Jacob K. Javits Center on November 9 and 10, 2025, uniting global innovators in hospitality, design, and development.

Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point, Casts Doubt on Further Cut in '25

Washington, DC, October 29, 2025—"The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates at its second consecutive meeting, but Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on expectations of a further rate cut this year,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Actor & Philanthropist Gary Sinise to Offer Keynote at Coverings '26

Las Vegas, NV, October 30, 2025—Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise will offer the keynote session at Coverings 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), March 30 to April 2, 2026.

Median Monthly Home Payment Declined 1.4% YOY in October

Seattle, WA, October 30, 2025—"The median U.S. monthly housing payment was $2,530 during the four weeks ending October 26, down 1.4% year over year. That’s the biggest decline since November 2024,” reports Redfin.

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