Consumer Sentiment down 4.8% in Early September, Lowest Since May
Ann Arbor, MI, September 12, 2025-Consumer sentiment fell 4.8% to 55.4 in early September, according to preliminary results from the University of Mighican Survey of Consumers.
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United Surface Solutions to Idle SPC Production in Chatsworth
Chatsworth, GA, September 12, 2025-United Surface Solutions, a manufacturer of decorative SPC products for residential and commercial applications, is idling production and reducing staff.
The Dixie Group to Raise Prices on Nylon, Polyester & Freight
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2025—The Dixie Group (TDG) has announced price increases on nylon, polyester and freight rates.
Residential Building Material Prices Hit 32-Month High in August
Washington, DC, September 12, 2025—Price growth for residential building materials rose for the fourth straight month in August, reaching its highest level since January 2023, reports the National Association of Home Builders.
NAR Releases August '25 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights
Washington, DC, September 12, 2025—The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the August 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights.
Inflation Rose to 2.9% in August
New York, NY, September 11, 2025—“Consumer prices were up 2.9% in August from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Thursday, hotter than July’s gain of 2.7%,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Rasa Floors Acquires Brother's Flooring & Interiors
Carrollton, TX, September 11, 2025-Rasa Floors has announced the acquisition of Brothers Flooring & Interiors, a provider of multifamily flooring services in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
Ceramic Imports Down in July, Vinyl Down in Units but Up in Dollars
Charlotte, NC, September 11, 2025—Ceramic imports declined in July, while vinyl flooring imports fell in units but rose in dollars, reports Truist.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose to 263,000 in Week Ending September 6
Washington, DC, September 11, 2025—In the week ending September 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 263,000, an increase of 27,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Shaw Sports Turf Names Matt Donahue VP of Baseball
Dalton, GA, September 11, 2025—Shaw Sports Turf has named Matt Donahue vice president of baseball.