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Lowe's Q4 2025 Comp Sales Up 1.3%, Earnings Down 11%

Mooresville, NC, February 25, 2026-Lowe's reported total sales for Q4 2025 were $20.6 billion, a 10.8% increase compared to $18.6 billion in the prior-year quarter.

Ceramic & LVT Imports Declined in December 2025

Charlotte, NC, February 24, 2026—In December, ceramic imports declined in units and dollars, while LVT unit imports were down slightly in 2025 but more in dollars, reports Truist.

CARE's 24th Annual Conference Slated for Chattanooga in May

Chattanooga, TN, February 25, 2026—CARE’s 24th Annual Conference will take place on May 5 and 6 at the Westin in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Mortgage Applications Rose 0.4% in Week Ending February 20

Washington, DC, February 25, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 0.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 20, 2026.

NTCA Announces March 2026 Workshop & Program Schedule

Jackson, MS, February 24, 2026-The National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) has scheduled 18 free workshops and eight regional programs in March to help installers, tile setters and contractors expand their knowledge and add to their skills.

WIFI Offering Scholarships & Mentor Opportunities

Dalton, GA, February 24, 2026-Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) is offering scholarships to current and potential flooring industry associates and is also seeking mentors for its sixth mentoring cohort, with both deadlines of February 27.

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.