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Ceramic Imports Declined 25% in November, Vinyl Imports Down 16%

Charlotte, NC, February 3, 2026—Total ceramic unit imports were down 25% year-over-year (YOY) in November with dollars down 23% YOY, while vinyl flooring unit imports were down 16% YOY with dollars down 10% YOY. reports Truist.

Roomvo Releases 2026 Flooring Trends Report

Toronto, ON, December 3, 2026-Roomvo has released its 2026 Flooring Trends report.

Central Alabama Flooring Names Jamin Carter Regional Manager

Tuscaloosa, AL, February 3, 2026--Central Alabama Flooring has announced the promotion of Jamin Carter to the position of regional manager.

Tarkett Announces Johnsonite 2026 Colors of the Year

Solon, OH, February 3, 2026-Tarkett has announced its Johnsonite 2026 Colors of the Year.

The Housing Market Is Moving in Favor of Buyers

Washington, DC, February 2, 2026-"Many home shoppers have given up on the depressed housing market, where sales are stuck at a 30-year low. But those buying are enjoying discounts at the highest rate in years.

Build-to-Rent to Benefit from Trump's Aim on Institutional Investors

New York, NY, February 2, 2026-"President Trump is taking aim at big institutional investors that buy single-family homes. But one Wall Street group active in the housing market stands to benefit from his crackdown,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index Rose to 52.6% in January

Tempe, AZ, February 2, 2026—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 52.6% in January, a 4.7-percentage point increase compared to the seasonally adjusted reading of 47.9% in December say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.

Card-Monroe Launches New Division Focused on Facility Operations

Chattanooga, TN, February 2, 2026—Card-Monroe Corp. (CMC) has announced the launch of Card-Monroe Services (CMS), a new division that extends the company's reliability and customer-first approach beyond the tufting machine to encompass complete facility operations.

Producer Prices Rose 0.5% in December

Washington, DC, January 30, 2025-The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5% in December, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Construction Input Prices Down 0.6% in December

Washington, DC, January 30, 2026-Construction input prices decreased 0.6% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.