Weis Named Exec. Director of Northeast Flooring Contractor’s Assoc.
Woburn, MA, September 30, 2025-Randy Weis has been named the executive director of the Northeast Flooring Contractor’s Association, slated to start October 1.
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2026 Residential Flooring Design Trends
New York, NY, September 30, 2025-YahooLife asked designers to shed light on 2026 design trends.
Job Openings Steady in August at 7.2 Million
Washington, DC, September 30, 2025—The number of job openings was unchanged at 7.2 million in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
August Pending Home Sales Rose 4% from July, Up 3.8% YOY
Washington, DC, September 29, 2025—Pending home sales in August increased by 4.0% from the prior month and rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Report.
Bret Perkins & Randy Lovelace Acquire Nantahala Flooring Outlet
Franklin, NC, September 29, 2025—Bret Perkins and Randy Lovelace have acquired Nantahala Flooring Outlet, a longstanding flooring business located in Franklin, North Carolina.
2025 Cersaie Attendance Slightly Down YOY at 94,577
Bologna, IT, September 29, 2025—The 42nd edition, held in the Bologna Exhibition Centre from September 22 to 26, welcomed a total of 94,577 visitors over the five days of the show (-0.8% on 2024).
Sherwin-Williams Names Universal Khaki 2026 Color of the Year
Cleveland, OH, September 29, 2025—Sherwin-Williams has revealed its 2026 Color of the Year: Universal Khaki.
INSTALL Forms Partnership with Uzin Utz
Washington, DC, September 29, 2025-INSTALL, a North American floorcovering installation training and certification organization, announces a strategic collaboration with ATPG Corporation and Uzin Utz to advance innovation and raise industry standards in the rapidly growing concrete flooring market.
Consumer Sentiment Declined 5.3% to 55.1 in September
Ann Arbor, MI, September 26, 2025-Consumer sentiment declined 5.3% to 55.1 in September, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Personal Income Rose 0.4% in August, Spending Up 0.6%
Washington, DC, September 26, 2025-Personal income increased $95.7 billion (0.4% at a monthly rate) in August, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.