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Alan Anthony Franks of Atlanta Flooring Design Centers has died

Gainesville, GA, December 26, 2025-Alan Anthony Franks of Atlanta Flooring Design Center died December 7. He was 69.

GDP Rose by 4.3% in Q3

Washington, DC, December 23, 2025—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.3% in Q3 2025 (July, August, and September), according to the initial estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Median U.S. Home Sizes Continue to Shrink

Charlotte, NC, December 23, 2025—The median size of U.S. homes continues to fall, reports Truist.

Industrial Production Rose 0.2% in November 2025

Washington, DC, December 23, 2025-Industrial production (IP) rose 0.2% in November after ticking down 0.1% in October, according to the Federal Reserve.

Karndean CEO Bill Anderson Elected to FCEF Board

Export, PA, December 23, 2025- Karndean Designflooring CEO Bill Anderson has been elected to the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) board of directors, which plays a crucial role in guiding the non-profit industry foundation’s strategic direction.

Despite Lower Interest Rates, Many Homeowners Still Won't Sell

New York, NY, December 22, 2025—"Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in a year, but millions of homeowners are still locked into ultralow mortgage rates they don’t want to give up,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Shaw Develops New Testing Method to Detect PFAS in Manufacturing Materials

Dalton, Georgia, December 20, 2025-Shaw Industries has developed a new testing methodology designed to detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in manufacturing materials, after determining that existing testing protocols were insufficient for many non-drinking-water-based inputs.

NTCA Announces January 2026 Education & Training Schedule

Jackson, MS, December 20, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Trainer Team is holding 21 free workshops and six regional training sessions in January geared toward installers, tile setters and contractors with essential skills and knowledge.

Existing-Home Sales Rose 0.5% to 4.13 Million in November

Washington, DC, December 19, 2025—Existing-home sales increased by 0.5% in November to 4.13 million, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing-Home Sales Report.

Consumer Sentiment Rose 3.7% to 52.9 in December

Ann Arbor, MI, December 19, 2025—Consumer sentiment rose 3.7% to 52.9 in December, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.