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Bethlehem, PA, June 3, 2025—Uncertainty regarding tariff policy is “heavily influencing” a “more muted” outlook for the kitchen and bath industry, with industry pros now rating trade issues as their most pressing concern impacting prospects in 2025, reports the Q1 2025 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), a quarterly analysis of market conditions conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
Dalton, GA, June 3, 2025—Shaw Industries has announced the appointment of Jamie Welborn as vice president of carpet product.
Washington, DC, June 3, 2025-The number of job openings was little changed at 7.4 million in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Clarksville, TN, June 3, 2025-Florim has released its latest annual report, now called the “Sustainability Statement,” aligning with the new ESRS standards introduced by the European CSRD.
Washington, DC, June 3, 2025—New orders for manufactured goods in April, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $22.8 billion or 3.7% to $594.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 3.4% March increase.
Toronto, ON, June 3, 2025—Toronto, Ontario-based Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its Toronto hospital for $100 million, alleging that negligent design and construction is creating health and safety problems for patients and staff.
Jackson, MS, June 3, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its June 2025 training schedule, featuring 26 free workshops and six regional training events across 13 states.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2025—Construction spending during April 2025 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, 0.4% below the revised March estimate of $2,162.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2025—Homebuyers are discovering a narrow price gap between new and existing homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). During the first quarter of 2025, the median sales price of a new home was just $14,600 more than an existing home.
Seattle, WA, June 2, 2025—U.S. homebuyers took out 86,604 mortgages for second homes in 2024, the lowest level in records dating back to 2018 and down 5% from a year earlier, reports RedFin.