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Las Vegas, NV, May 15, 2026—Live Ventures, owner of Marquis Industries and Flooring Liquidators, reported sales of $108.5 million in Q1 2026, a 2.7% decline compared to sales of $111.5 million in Q1 2025.
Norwalk, CT, May 15, 2026-HMTX Industries, a global flooring manufacturer with sales close to $800 million, announced that Imran Ahmad has joined the company as chief executive officer. In addition, chief financial officer John Henkel has been named president of HMTX and will continue in his position as CFO.
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2026-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has announced the appointment of Bryan Taylor of Real Floors to its board of directors.
Springfield, MA, May 15, 2026—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has welcomed Inspector Training Services (ITS) as its newest member, expanding the association’s expertise in inspector training, certification, and field-based education.
Barnwell, SC, May 14, 2026—Swiss Krono is downsizing at its Barnwell, South Carolina plant, reports WRDW/WAGT.
Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for April 2026 were $757.1 billion, up 0.5% from the previous month, and up 4.9% from April 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.9% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.9% rise in March.
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026-Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced the 2026 Synergy Convention & Expo will take place November 10 to 12 at the Marriott Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026—The 2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will take place September 16 at Barnsley Gardens.
Fredericksburg, MD, May 14, 2026-The Mid-Atlantic Floor Covering Association will host its first annual Chuck Bode “Golf Is My Life” Golf Outing.