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Post-Covid, U.S. Job Economies Have Recovered Unevenly

Washington, DC, November 14, 2025—"The story of employment loss and recovery across U.S. metro areas underscores the uneven geography of the Covid-19 economy,” reports the NAHB. "The resilience of local economies has since reshaped the post-pandemic landscape, revealing not only where recovery has taken root but also where it remains incomplete.”

Consolidated Flooring Opens Branch Office in Sterling Heights, MI

New York, NY, November 14, 2025-Consolidated Flooring has opened a new branch office in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

TP Brands Files Chapter 11

Palmetto, FL, November 14, 2025—TP Brands Worldwide, a Palmetto, Florida-based manufacturer and importer of flooring, door components and ready-to-assemble kitchen and bath cabinetry, filed for Chapter 11 protection on November 10 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Patcraft Celebrates 80 Years

Dalton, GA, November 14, 2025—On November 12, Patcraft celebrated its 80-year anniversary.

Contemporary Floor Plans Prioritize Connectedness, Says Builder Online

Newport Beach, CA, November 13, 2025-"Floor plans in new homes are changing as homeowners prioritize smaller, smarter spaces that support low-maintenance living and social connectedness. Even larger homes are being re-configured to suit homeowners better, with a focus on spaces that align with lifestyle and household composition,” reports Builder Online.

Good Housekeeping Names '26 Home Reno Award Winners

New York, NY, November 13, 2025—Good Housekeeping magazine has announced the 2026 winners of its Home Reno Good Housekeeping Awards.

Shaw's EcoWorx Resilient Named Material Health All-Star

Dalton, GA, November 14, 2025—Shaw announced that it has been selected as one of four recipients of the 2025 Material Health All-Star Innovation Award by the Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) for EcoWorx Resilient.

Contract 180 Forms Partnership with Micheal Halebian & Company

Portland, ME, November 13, 2025—Contract 180 has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Micheal Halebian & Company, expanding its footprint throughout the Northeast.

Milat Begins Production of SPC with Uniclic Locking System

Waregem, Belgium, November 13, 2025—Unilin Technologies has announced that Milat Floor, a subsidiary of Milat Carpet, has started production of its new SPC flooring range exclusively featuring the Uniclic locking system, with production using the Unidrop system scheduled to follow shortly.

FCITS Offerings Two Retail Training Courses in December

Horseshoe Bay, TX, November 13, 2025—Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) is opening registration for two retail flooring training courses this December.