Classen Receives Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification for Ceramin
Kaisersesch, Germany, December 17, 2025—The Classen Group has received the Cradle to Cradle Certified Full Scope Silver certification for its PVC-free Ceramin material technology.
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October Retail Sales Flat with September, Up 3.5% YOY
Washington, DC, December 16, 2025—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for October 2025 were $732.6 billion, virtually unchanged from the previous month, and up 3.5% from October 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Shaw Floors Launches Updated Brand Vision and Visual Identity
Dalton, Ga., December 15, 2025-Shaw Floors has rolled out a revised brand vision and updated visual identity, including a new logo, following a year-long consumer research initiative aimed at better understanding residential flooring shoppers.
Unemployment Rose in November
Washington, DC, December 16, 2025-Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in November (+64,000) and has shown little net change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Construction Backlog Indicator Fell to 8.1 Months in Late November
Washington, DC, December 16, 2025—The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.1 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted November 20 to December 8.
Construction Employment Rose by 28,000 Jobs in November
Washington, DC, December 16, 2025-The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Builder Confidence Rose 1 Point to 39 in December
Washington, DC, December 15, 2025—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 39 in December, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
2025 Best of Year (BOY) Flooring Award Winners Announced
New York, NY, December 15, 2025-Interior Design magazine announced the 2025 winners of its Best of Year (BOY) Awards.
Shaw Names Russ Rogg VP of TotalWorx Accessories
Dalton, GA, December 12, 2025—Shaw Industries has announced Russell Rogg as vice president of TotalWorx Accessories, the company’s brand of flooring accessories.
Mannington Honors Elias Wilf with John B. Campbell Award 2025
Salem, NJ, December 15, 2025—Mannington Mills has announced the winners of its annual Distributor Awards event, a celebration that brings together industry leaders to recognize excellence in distribution and partnership.