Weak Jobs Report for August May Cement Case for Rate Cut
New York, NY, September 5, 2025-The nonfarm payrolls report showed the U.S. added just 22,000 jobs in August, undershooting forecasts, and contracted in June.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
FCITS Inspector Training Group Forms Advisory Board w/ 6 Members
Dalton, GA, September 4, 2025-Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has taken a step forward in its mission to elevate industry standards by convening a broad industry advisory board.
Aquafil Names Ian Burt Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Cartersville, GA, September 5, 2025—Aquafil has named Ian Burt vice president of sales and marketing.
Trade Deficit Rose by $19.2 Billion in July
Washington, DC, September 4, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $78.3 billion in July, up $19.2 billion from $59.1 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Labor Productivity Rose 3.3% in Q2
Washington, DC, September 4, 2025—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 3.3% in Q2 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 4.4% and hours worked increased 1.1%.
Cali Appoints Curtin VP of Dealer Sales over Eastern U.S.
Encinitas, CA, September 4, 2025-Cali has announced the appointment of Jim Curtin as vice president of dealer sales.
Tarkett Names Bucca Sr. Director, Soft Surface Product Management
Solon, OH, September 4, 2025-Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett announced a new addition to its commercial strategy and development team, welcoming Antonio Bucca as senior director, product management, soft surface.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 8,000 in Week Ending August 30
Washington, DC, September 4, 2025-In the week ending August 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 237,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 229,000, according to the Department of Labor.
I4F Earns CFI Gold-Level Educational Partnership
Turnhout, Belgium, September 4, 2025—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has increased its Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) educational partnership to Gold Level.
Mohawk Increasing Prices on Residential Broadloom Carpet & Imported LVT
Calhoun, GA, September 3, 2025-Mohawk is implementing a price increase of up to 9% on imported residential LVT products and up to 10% on imported broadloom products.