Consumer Sentiment Declined 10.7% to 47.6 in Early April
Ann Arbor, MI, April 10, 2026—Consumer sentiment declined 10.7% to 47.6 in early April, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Consumer Prices Rose 0.9% in March with Gas Up 21.2%
Washington, DC, April 10, 2026-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, after rising 0.3% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Starnet Adds Tile & Terrazzo as New Member
Lewis Center, OH, April 10, 2026-Starnet Commercial Flooring has announced the newest addition to its cooperative, Tile & Terrazzo.
Over 1/3 of Home Sellers Lowered List Price in February
Seattle, WA, April 10, 2026—More than one-third (34.2%) of February home sellers lowered their list price. That’s up from 31.5% a year earlier and represents the highest February share in records dating back to 2012, reports Redfin.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Flat in February
Washington, DC, April 10, 2026—New orders for manufactured goods in February, up three of the last four months, increased $0.3 billion or virtually unchanged to $619.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire F9 Brands, Including Southwind
Murray, UT, April 8, 2026-Bed Bath & Beyond, owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, Buybuy Baby, Kirkland’s and a blockchain asset portfolio, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the equity interests and substantially all assets of F9 Brands, Inc., which owns and operates Cabinets To Go, Lumber Liquidators, Gracious Home/Thos. Baker, and Southwind Building Products.
Q4 2025 GDP Increase Revised Down to 0.5% in Third Estimate
Washington, DC, April 9, 2026—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.5% in Q4 2025, according to the third estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Personal Income Declined 0.1% in February, Spending Up 0.5%
Washington, DC, April 9, 2026—Personal income decreased $18.2 billion (0.1% at a monthly rate) in February, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Southwind Grows Dealer Network by 11%, Names Davison DVP
Dalton, GA, April 9, 2026-Southwind Floors announced that it has increased its dealer network by 11% over the past 12 months--outpacing broader industry trends, say Southwind officials.
Louisville Tile to Cut Ribbon on New Showroom in Kentwood, MI
Louisville, KY, April 9, 2026—Louisville Tile has announced the grand opening of its new location serving the West Michigan design and construction community.