Job Openings Unchanged at 7.4 Million in June
Washington, DC, July 29, 2025—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.4 million in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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MSI Named One of the Top 60 Companies to Sell For
Orange, CA, July 29, 2025—M S International, Inc. (MSI), a supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, has been recognized as one of the Top 60 Companies to Sell For in 2025 by Selling Power.
California's Newsom Signs Building Code Freeze
Washington, DC, July 29, 2025—"California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a budget bill for the state with many pro-housing provisions, including a six-year pause on adopting or amending new home building codes,” reports the National Association of Home Builders.
NTCA Releases Trowel and Error in Spanish
Jackson, MS, July 29, 2025—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the release of a Spanish-language version of its widely respected training video, Trowel and Error, to support the growing community of Spanish-speaking tile installers across the country.
Bruce & Armstrong Sponsor Racer
Mountville, PA, July 29, 2025—Rising motorsports talent Sam Corry made his ARCA Menards Series debut on July 26 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, piloting a Toyota adorned with the Bruce Hardwood and Armstrong Flooring logos, sponsored by RiteRug Flooring.
Investors Have Purchased 30% of Available Home Inventory in 2025
New York, NY, July 28, 2025-"Individual homebuyers are largely locked out of the housing market as home prices continue to climb and interest rates remain stuck. But investors are buying, and dominating the market,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Dallas Led Hotel Construction Pipeline in Q2
Portsmouth, NH, July 28, 2025—According to the recent Q2 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the quarter, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 199 projects and a new record-high 24,497 rooms.
AHSG & Commercial USA Form Partnership with Laminin
Roswell, GA, July 28, 2025—American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG) and Commercial USA have announced a new supplier partnership with Laminin Industries.
Mohawk Q2 Sales Flat, Earnings Down 6.4%
Calhoun, GA, July 25, 2025-Mohawk announced net sales for Q2 2025 were $2.8 billion, essentially flat. Net sales for the first six months of 2025 were $5.3 billion, a decrease of 2.8% compared to the first half of 2024’s $5.5 billion.
Trade Commission Finds U.S. Hardwood Industry Injured by Imports
Sterling, VA, July 25, 2025-The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has published its preliminary report on the investigation into imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam.