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Daltile Names 2025 Daltile Elite Statements Partners of the Year
Dallas, TX, January 30, 2026 –Daltile has named two of its dealers The Design House and TK Flooring & More as the “2025 Daltile Elite Statements Partners of the Year.”
FCIF Board Met During Surfaces, Welcomed New Members
Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2026-As the flooring industry gathered for The International Surface Event (TISE) 2026, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) board of directors met on January 28 to reflect on the foundation’s impact in 2025 and chart a course for even greater support and outreach in 2026.
Federal Reserve Holds on Interest Rates for First Time Since July
Washington, DC, January 29, 2026—"The Federal Reserve entered a new holding pattern on interest rates Wednesday and signaled little urgency to resume cuts after contentious reductions at officials’ three previous meetings,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Trade Deficit Widened by $27.6 Billion in November
Washington, DC, January 29, 2026—The goods and services deficit was $56.8 billion in November, up $27.6 billion from $29.2 billion in October, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
NeoCon 2026 Keynotes Announced
Chicago, IL, January 29, 2026-NeoCon 2026 has announced its keynote list for the 2026 event.
WIFI Presents First Women of Distinction Award to Emily Finkell
Las Vegas, NV, January 29, 2026—Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) presented its inaugural Women of Distinction Award to Emily Finkell, one of WIFI’s founding board members, during the WIFI Morning Mix Breakfast held January 28 in Mohawk’s booth at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2026 in Las Vegas.
Home Depot Lays of 800, Mandates Return to Office
New York, NY, January 29, 2026—The Home Depot on January 28 laid off 800 workers and said corporate employees will have to return to the office five days per week, reports CNBC.
Tarkett Earns CDP Climate A Rating for Second Consecutive Year
Solon, OH, January 29, 2026—Tarkett has achieved an A Score at CDP climate rating for the second year in a row.
Stump Recaps 2026 Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, January 29, 2026—Analyst Stump offered a recap of the Las Vegas Market, held concurrently with Surfaces/TISE this week. The market focuses on furniture, home décor and gift products.