Breaking Flooring News

Construction Backlog Rose to 8.8 Months in April

Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up 0.1 months from April 2025.

ICFF Moving to November Annually, Co-Locating with BDNY

New York, NY, May 13, 2026—ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), a platform for contemporary design, announces it will take place annually in November in New York City, beginning in 2027.

CFI Announces 2026 New Board Appointees

Dalton, GA, May 13, 2026—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced new appointments to its advisory board, welcoming three industry professionals to the board while recognizing outgoing members for their service and leadership.

Välinge Forms Partnership with Kneho-Lacke

Viken, Sweden, May 13, 2026—In January 2026, Kneho-Lacke and Välinge Innovation entered into a strategic collaboration to license and further develop Acoustic Coating—a high-performing solution applied directly to the back of flooring panels to improve sound reduction.

LX Hausys Forms Design Council

Alpharetta, GA, May 13, 2026—LX Hausys America announced the launch of the LX Hausys Design Council, a cross-channel group created to integrate real-world market feedback directly into the company’s product development process

Mohawk Q1 2026 Adjusted Sales Down 2.6%

Calhoun, GA, May 12, 2026-Mohawk Industries announced net sales for Q1 2026 were $2.7 billion, up 8.0% from Q1 2025’s $2.5 billion and down 2.6% adjusted for constant days and exchange rates versus the prior year.

Dixie Group Sales Down 5.7% in Q1, Earnings Up

Dalton, GA, May 12, 2026—For Q1 2026, The Dixie Group had net sales of $59.4 million, a 5.7% decline as compared to $63 million in Q1 2025.

Floor & Decor Q1 Sales Down 0.7%, Earnings Down 18.4%

Atlanta, GA, May 12, 2026—Floor & Décor reported Q1 2026 net sales of $1.15 billion, a decrease of 0.7% from Q1 2025’s $1.16 billion.

Tile Shop Sales Down 4.1% in Q1, Earnings Drop Significantly

Minneapolis, MN, May 12, 2026-The Tile Shop reported net sales of $88 million for Q1 2026, a decrease of 4.1% from Q1 2025’s $91.7 million.

Consumer Prices Rose 0.6% in April

Washington, DC, May 12, 2026—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, after rising 0.9% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Small Business Optimism Inched Up 0.1 Point in April

Washington, DC, May 12, 2026-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month.

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