Mutares Completes Acquisition of Haro
Munich, DE, April 2, 2026-Mutares has successfully completed the acquisition of the flooring business of Hamberger Industriewerke.
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NTCA Names 2026 Five-Star Accredited Contractor Project Winners
Jackson, MS, April 2, 2026—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the winners of the Five-Star Accredited Contractor Project of the Year Awards on April 1 at Coverings 2026.
Trade Deficit Widened by $2.7 Billion in February
Washington, DC, April 2, 2026—The goods and services deficit was $57.3 billion in February, up $2.7 billion from $54.7 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Coverings Names Best Booth Awards
Las Vegas, NV, April 1, 2026-Coverings, the largest international tile and stone event in North America, has announced seven Best Booth Awards for the 2026 show in Las Vegas, including three Best in Show awards, three Best Display awards and one Best Stone Display award.
Novalis Launches Fifth Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, April 2, 2026— Novalis has released its fitth Annual Sustainability Report, marking another year of measurable progress toward its environmental, social and governance goals.
Landmark Ceramics Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Coverings
Las Vegas, NV, April 2, 2026--On the occasion of Coverings 2026 in Las Vegas, Landmark Ceramics celebrated its ten-year anniversary.
Retail Sales Up 3.7% YOY in February
Washington, DC, April 1, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for February 2026 were $738.4 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 3.7% from February 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Coverings Announces 2026 CID Award-Winners
Las Vegas, NV, April 1, 2026––Coverings has presented Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to 25 projects for their artistry and innovative use of materials for tile and stone applications.
Mortgage Applications Declined 10.4% in Week Ending March 27
Washington, DC, April 1, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 10.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 27, 2026.
Alliance Flooring Names 2025 Suppliers of the Year
San Antonio, TX, April 1, 2026-Alliance Flooring named the winners of its 2025 supplier awards during its annual meeting in San Antonio at the JW Marriott Hill Country.