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Small Business Optimism Rose to 100.3 in July

Washington, DC, August 12, 2025—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98.

Construction Backlog Rose to 8.8 Months in July

Washington, DC, August 12, 2025—The Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors member survey conducted July 24 to August 4. The reading is up 0.4 months since July 2024.

Centricity Forms Partnership with Flooring Stores United

St. Petersburg, FL, August 12, 2025—Centricity, a provider of innovative flooring protection solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Flooring Stores United, a buying group representing 83 independent flooring retailers across the country.

Mullican & AHF Introduce New U.S.-Made Hardwood Products

Chattanooga, TN, August 12, 2025—Mullican and AHF have both launched new domestically made hardwood products.

Live Ventures' Flooring Retail & Manufacturing Businesses Post Q3 Decline

Las Vegas, NV, August 11, 2025-Live Ventures reported Q3 2025 revenue of $112.5 million, a 9.2% decline from $123.9 million in the prior year period, primarily due to retail flooring and steel manufacturing segment declines.

Scott Levy Acquires Full Ownership of Arley Wholesale

Scranton, PA, August 11, 2025--Arley Wholesale has announced that Scott Levy has acquired 100% ownership of the company.

Import Levels Expected to Post Decline in 2025 Due to Tariffs

Washington, DC, August 11, 2025—With new tariffs putting pressure on international trade, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is tentatively expected to end 2025 5.6% below 2024’s volume, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Vito Luppino, Owner of V.A.L. Floors, Has Died