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Stephen Archer of Shaw Has Died

Toronto, CA, November 25, 2025—Stephen Archer, regional vice president for Shaw Industries, died November 20 after a battle with cancer.

Holiday Sales Expected to Surpass $1 Trillion for First Time Ever

Washington, DC, November 24, 2025—The National Retail Federation today released its annual holiday forecast, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024.

Home Sellers Cutting Prices for Fall Buyers

Seattle, WA, November 24, 2025-Home shoppers this fall are seeing some of the steepest price cuts in years.

CB Flooring Expands into Raleigh, North Carolina Market

Columbia, MD, November 24, 2025-CB Flooring has expanded into the Raleigh, North Carolina market.

Bathrooms Getting Bigger, Says NKBA's 2026 Bath Trends Report

Bethlehem, PA, November 24, 2025-The NKBA’s 2026 Bath Trends Report offers insights into how rapidly evolving home technology stands to reshape the modern bath, even as personal lifestyles and tastes continue to guide design decisions.

FCIF Requests Donations on Giving Tuesday 2025

Dalton, GA, November 24, 2025-This Giving Tuesday, December 2, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) invites the entire flooring community to participate in a nationwide movement of generosity by giving the gift of relief to colleagues facing unexpected medical crises.

Consumer Sentiment Declined 4.9% to 51 in November

Ann Arbor, MI, November 21, 2025—Consumer sentiment declined 4.9% to 51 in November, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Total Construction Starts Up 21.1% in October on Non-Building Strength

Boston, MA, November 21, 2025-Total construction starts were up 21.1% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.53 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Luxury Home Sale Prices Rose 5.5% in October

Seattle, WA, November 21, 2025-- U.S. luxury home sale prices rose 5.5% year over year to a median $1.28 million, a record high for the month of October, according to Redfin.

Hardwood Plywood Dumping Cases Delayed Due to Govt. Shutdown

Sterling, VA, November 21, 2025—The Department of Commerce has changed all deadlines in the hardwood plywood countervailing duty and antidumping cases against China, Vietnam, and Indonesia due to the government shutdown, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.

Existing-Home Sales Rose by 1.2% in October

Washington, DC, November 20, 2025—Existing-home sales increased by 1.2% in October, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing-Home Sales Report.

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