NeoCon 2026 Keynotes Announced
Chicago, IL, January 29, 2026-NeoCon 2026 has announced its keynote list for the 2026 event.
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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.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 2.7% in November
Washington, DC, January 29, 2026—New orders for manufactured goods in November, up three of the last four months, increased $16.2 billion or 2.7% to $621.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 1.2% October decrease.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 1,000 in Week Ending Jan. 24
Washington, DC, January 29, 2026-- In the week ending January 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 209,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Labor Productivity Up 4.9% in Q3 2025
Washington, DC, January 29, 2026-- Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 4.9% in Q3 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 5.4% and hours worked increased 0.5%.
Gen Z Homeownership Rate Inched Up in 2025
Seattle, WA, January 28, 2026—Gen Z’s homeownership rate ticked up in 2025: More than one-quarter (27.1%) of Gen Zers nationwide owned their home, up from 26.1% a year earlier, reports Redfin.
I4F Expands Partnership with Lioncore for Lightweight SPC Technology
Las Vegas, NV, January 28, 2026—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the global flooring industry, has partnered with Lioncore Industries Vietnam Co., Ltd. for exclusive licensing rights on Lioncore’s new patented Lightweight Stone Polymer Composite (L-SPC) technology.