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Washington, DC, August 7, 2025—In the week ending August 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 226,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Calhoun, GA, August 7, 2025-Mohawk’s Performance Accessories is once again sponsoring The International Surface Event (TISE) National Installer of the Year Competition, marking the fourth consecutive year of support.
Castellón, Spain, August 7, 2025-The 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior design and MTP is now open, reaffirming ASCER's commitment to promoting the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architectural and interior design projects.
Washington, DC, August 6, 2025—Mortgage applications increased 3.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 1, 2025.
Manchester, NH, August 6, 2025—"The July jobs report is making headlines as ‘dismal’ or ‘a sharp slowdown,’ and some say it is a sign that the labor market is ‘hitting stall speed.’
Waregem, Belgium, August 6, 2025—Beaulieu International Group (BIG) and Digimarc Corporation, a pioneer in digital watermarking technologies, have successfully demonstrated that invisible digital watermarks are a highly effective solution for delivering CPR-mandated construction Digital Product Passports (DPP) to the flooring industry while uniquely meeting its complex needs.
Lancaster, PA, August 6, 2025-Ecore International announced that Jeff Coté has joined Ecore as president and chief operating officer (COO).
Seattle, WA, August 5, 2025-Rainier Partners and its portfolio company SCI Flooring have announced the platform’s third add-on acquisition, Flooring Partners.
Washington, DC, August 5, 2025-The goods and services deficit was $60.2 billion in June, down $11.5 billion from $71.7 billion in May, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Jackson, MS, August 4, 2025—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is taking its hands-on training and education programs on the road this August, with 35 events across 16 states, including 27 free workshops and eight advanced regional trainings.