Coverings 2026 Trends: Texture, Technology and Tile as Art
Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2, 2026-At this year’s Coverings show, the global tile industry has made one thing clear: tile is no longer just a surface-it’s an experience.
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The Dixie Group Announces 7% Price Increase on Soft Surface
Dalton, GA, April 2, 2026-The Dixie Group has announced a price increase on all soft surface segments up to 7%. These increases will be effective with orders beginning April 27, 2026, and all shipments beginning May 11, 2026.
Mutares Completes Acquisition of Haro
Munich, DE, April 2, 2026-Mutares has successfully completed the acquisition of the flooring business of Hamberger Industriewerke.
NTCA Names 2026 Five-Star Accredited Contractor Project Winners
Jackson, MS, April 2, 2026—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the winners of the Five-Star Accredited Contractor Project of the Year Awards on April 1 at Coverings 2026.
Trade Deficit Widened by $2.7 Billion in February
Washington, DC, April 2, 2026—The goods and services deficit was $57.3 billion in February, up $2.7 billion from $54.7 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Coverings Names Best Booth Awards
Las Vegas, NV, April 1, 2026-Coverings, the largest international tile and stone event in North America, has announced seven Best Booth Awards for the 2026 show in Las Vegas, including three Best in Show awards, three Best Display awards and one Best Stone Display award.
Novalis Launches Fifth Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, April 2, 2026— Novalis has released its fitth Annual Sustainability Report, marking another year of measurable progress toward its environmental, social and governance goals.
Landmark Ceramics Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Coverings
Las Vegas, NV, April 2, 2026--On the occasion of Coverings 2026 in Las Vegas, Landmark Ceramics celebrated its ten-year anniversary.
Retail Sales Up 3.7% YOY in February
Washington, DC, April 1, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for February 2026 were $738.4 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 3.7% from February 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Coverings Announces 2026 CID Award-Winners
Las Vegas, NV, April 1, 2026––Coverings has presented Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to 25 projects for their artistry and innovative use of materials for tile and stone applications.