Producer Price Index Flat in June
Washington, DC, July 16, 2025-The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Flooring Sustainability Summit Begins in Washington
Arlington, VA, July 16, 2025-The second Flooring Sustainability Summit kicks off today in Washington, D.C., with two days of discussions and workshops on the latest developments in flooring sustainability.
Mortgage Applications Decreased in Week Ending July 11
Washington, DC, July 16, 2025-Mortgage applications decreased 10% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 11, 2025.
European Commission Levies Duties on Multilayered Wood Flooring From China
Brussels, Belgium, July 16, 2025-The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties of 21.3% to 36.1% on imports of multilayered wood flooring originating in China.
UCX Transfers UCX Southwest Assets
Mansfield, MA, July 16, 2025-UCX has agreed to the acquisition of the assets of UCX Southwest (formerly Swiff-Train) by Reader’s Wholesale Distributors and the Adleta Corporation.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rises in June
Washington, DC, July 16, 2025-The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) says its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 7. The reading is up 0.3 months since June 2024.
Industrial Production Increased 0.3% in June
Washington, DC, July 16, 2025-In June, total industrial production increased 0.3% after remaining unchanged in April and May, according to the Federal Reserve.
John Feizy, Founder of Feizy Rugs, Has Died
Dallas, TX, July 16, 2025-John Feizy, founder of Feizy Rugs, died July 13. He was 83.
Mohawk Releases 16th Impact Report
Calhoun, GA, July 16, 2025-Mohawk Industries has published its 16th annual impact report, which documents the company’s 2024 progress toward its sustainability goals.
Inflation Ticks Up Again in June
Washington, DC, July 15, 2025-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in June, after rising 0.1% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.