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Flooring Sustainability Summit Hosts 2026 Architecture & Design Awards

Arlington, VA, April 16, 2026—The Flooring Sustainability Summit has announced its 2026 Architecture & Design Awards Program, marking the second year of the initiative and expanding recognition of the projects, people and firms advancing sustainability through flooring and surface design.

Two-Thirds of U.S. Homeowners Choosing Remodeling Over Relocating

Seattle, WA, April 17, 2026—U.S. homeowners are remodeling instead of relocating, reports Redfin.

Oil Prices Down 10% on News of Strait of Hormuz Opening

Washington, DC, April 17, 2026-Oil prices sank 10% today, following news that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vehicles.

MSI Announces Grand Opening of Suffolk, Virginia Showroom

Orange, CA, April 17, 2026-M S International (MSI) announces the grand opening of its Suffolk, Virginia showroom, located at 120 Westport Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23434.

WIFI Announces Spring 2026 Events

Dalton, GA, April 17, 2026 – Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) continues its mission to attract, educate and empower women across the flooring industry with a lineup of upcoming events designed to foster connection, professional growth and conversation.

Mohawk Group Acquires Hero Flooring

Dalton, GA, April 16, 2026-Mohawk Group has announced the addition of Hero Flooring, a global brand specializing in high-performance resilient flooring solutions.

Industrial Production Declined 0.5% in March but Grew 2.4% in Q1

Washington, DC, April 16, 2026--Industrial production (IP) dropped 0.5% in March but still grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in Q1, according to the Federal Reserve.

Boomers Remain Largest Group of Buyers in Home Market

Washington, DC, April 16, 2026—Baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of homebuyers this year, while the share of first-time buyers fell to the lowest level on record, according to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report from the National Association of Realtors.

NeoCon Assembles 2026 Best of NeoCon Jury

Chicago, IL, April 16, 2026—NeoCon has assembled its 2026 jury for Best of NeoCon.

Karndean Names Noah Fulton CEO

Export, PA, April 15, 2026—Karndean Designflooring North America has named Noah Fulton CEO.

Mortgage Applications Rose 1.8% in Week Ending April 10

Washington, DC, April 15, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 1.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 10, 2026.

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