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I4F Expands Partnership with Lioncore for Lightweight SPC Technology

Las Vegas, NV, January 28, 2026—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the global flooring industry, has partnered with Lioncore Industries Vietnam Co., Ltd. for exclusive licensing rights on Lioncore’s new patented Lightweight Stone Polymer Composite (L-SPC) technology.

Home Prices Made 1.4% Annual Gain in November, Says Case-Shiller

New York, NY, January 27, 2026—The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 1.4% annual gain for November.

Cancellation Rates on Home-Purchase Agreements Rose in Dec.

Seattle, WA, January 27, 2026-Roughly 40,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in December, equal to 16.3% of homes that went under contract that month, according to a new report from Redfin. That’s up from 14.9% a year earlier and marks the highest December rate in records dating back to 2017.

Top Ten Buyer-Friendly Markets for 2026

Seattle, WA, January 27, 2026—Zillow has announced that its most buyer-friendly markets of 2026 are Indianapolis, Atlanta, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Oklahoma City, Memphis, Detroit, Miami, Tampa and Pittsburgh.

Surfaces 2026 Begin Today in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV, January 26, 2026--The International Surface Event (TISE) begins today at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, running through January 29.

Annie Cowart Named SVP of Shaw Flooring Network

Dalton, GA, January 23, 2026-Shaw has announced that Annie Cowart has been named senior vice president of the Shaw Flooring Network (SFN), reinforcing the company’s commitment to strengthening the network and supporting long- term growth for its members.

Durable Goods Orders Rose 5.3% in November

Washington, DC, January 26, 2026-- New orders for manufactured durable goods in November, up three of the last four months, increased $16.4 billion or 5.3% to $323.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

Pami Bhullar Releases New Year’s Resolutions for Retail Professionals

Dalton, GA, January 26, 2026-Pami Bhullar has released New Year’s Resolutions for Retail Professionals.

SCS & RFCI Announces New Requirement for Assure Certification

Emeryville, CA, January 26, 2026-SCS Global Services (SCS) and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) announce the inclusion of a new testing requirement for Assure Certified certification under the updated SCS-111 version 2.0 Certification Standard for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring.

Construction Starts Rose 2.6% in December on Non-Building Strength

Boston, MA, January 26, 2026—Total construction starts expanded 2.6% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.24 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.

NTCA Announces February 2026 Education Schedule

Jackson, MS, January 26, 2026—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) trainer team has scheduled 17 free workshops and eight regional programs in February to help installers, tile setters and contractors expand their knowledge and polish their skills.

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