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Five Residential Flooring Predictions for 2026

New York, NY, January 12, 2026—"Over the last couple of years, interior design trends have changed dramatically. Cooler tones and stark, institutional-leaning interiors have given way to warmer and much more welcoming environments. This year, designers and consumers are taking this decor trend far past adding an antique here or there, or reintroducing needlepoint cushions to the conversation — flooring has officially joined the chat,” reports AOL.

Emser Names Delia CEO and Parello President

Los Angeles, CA, January 12, 2026—Emser Tile has announced a strategic shift in leadership that reflects the company’s ongoing expansion and long-term goals and growth. Effective January 1, Jim Parello has been promoted to president, and Carl Delia will assume the role of chief executive.

Consumer Sentiment Inched Up 2.1% to 54 in Early January

Ann Arbor, MI, January 9, 2026-Consumer sentiment rose 2.1% to 54 in early January, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Housing Starts Declined 4.6% in October

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026-Privately-owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000, 4.6% below the revised September estimate of 1,306,000 and 7.8% below the October 2024 rate of 1,352,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Acadian Flooring America Suffers Significant Fire

Marrero, LA, January 9, 2026-A fire broke out at Acadian Flooring in Marrero, Louisiana before noon on January 8, reports WDSU News.

Employment & Unemployment Rates Virtually Unchanged in Dec.

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026--Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+50,000) and the unemployment rate (4.4%)changed little in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Dodge Momentum Index Rose 7% in December

Boston, MA, January 8, 2026-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network grew 7.0% in December to 296.8 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised November reading of 277.4.

Dec. Construction Employment Declined From Nov. but Rose YOY

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026-The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sicis Names Francesco Sommariva Chief Marketing & Growth Officer

Ravenna, IT, January 9, 2026-Sicis, a global manufacturer of artistic mosaics, has appointed Francesco Sommariva as chief marketing & growth officer.

Long-Term Mortgage Rates in Decline Since Mid-2025

Washington, DC, January 8, 2026-Long-term mortgage rates have been declining since mid-2025 and ended the year at their lowest level since September 2024, says the NAHB.

FCITS Offering Concrete Moisture Certification Course at TISE

Las Vegas, NV, January 9, 2026-The Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has announced the addition of a new Concrete Moisture Testing Certification and Training Course to its education lineup during The International Surface Event (TISE) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

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