Producer Prices Rose 1.4% in April
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4% in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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FCEF Hosting Workforce Leadership Forum Today in Dalton
Dalton, GA, May 13, 2026-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is holding a workforce leadership forum today in Dalton, Georgia.
Mortgage Applications Rose 1.7% in Week Ending May 8
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 1.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 8.
April Construction Prices Up 1.7%
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026-Construction input prices increased 1.7% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.8% for the month.
CFI Announces 2026 New Board Appointees
Dalton, GA, May 13, 2026-Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced new appointments to its advisory board, welcoming three industry professionals to the board while recognizing outgoing members for their service and leadership.
Fuel Oil & Gasoline Top Contributors to Inflation in April
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Year over year, the all-items index of consumer prices rose 3.8%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the top five contributors to that rise fuel oil, gasoline, airline fares, fruits and vegetables and hospital services.
ICFF Decides to Co-Locate with BDNY Show in 2027
New York, NY, May 13, 2026-ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), a platform for contemporary design, announces it will take place annually in November in New York City, beginning in 2027.
Stump Recaps 2026 HD Expo
Charlotte, NC, May 13, 2026—Analyst Stump provided the following review of HD Expo, the annual hospitality show in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, which took place May 5 to 7.
Välinge Forms Partnership with Kneho-Lacke
Viken, Sweden, May 13, 2026—In January 2026, Kneho-Lacke and Välinge Innovation entered into a strategic collaboration to license and further develop Acoustic Coating—a high-performing solution applied directly to the back of flooring panels to improve sound reduction.
LX Hausys Forms Design Council
Alpharetta, GA, May 13, 2026—LX Hausys America announced the launch of the LX Hausys Design Council, a cross-channel group created to integrate real-world market feedback directly into the company’s product development process