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Purchasing Managers' Index Declined to 49% in March

Purchasing Managers' Index Declined to 49% in March

Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2025—The Manufacturing PMI registered 49% in March, 1.3 percentage points lower compared to the 50.3% recorded in February, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

FCITS to Offer Concrete Moisture Testing Class

FCITS to Offer Concrete Moisture Testing Class

Dalton, GA, April 1, 2025—FCITS (Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services) announces the upcoming Concrete Moisture Testing Class—a comprehensive, hands-on certification program tailored for Retailers’ Sales and Installation teams.

Schattdecor Joins RFCI

Schattdecor Joins RFCI

La Grange, GA, April 1, 2025-Schattdecor has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), the trade association for the North American resilient flooring industry.

Flooring Contractor Brian Murray Charged with Tax Evasion

Flooring Contractor Brian Murray Charged with Tax Evasion

Yonkers, NY, April 1, 2025—"A Yonkers flooring contractor who was relieved of paying $636,000 in taxes eight years ago has been charged with tax evasion for not paying more than $700,000 since then,” according to Westfair Business Journal.

Total Household Debt Rose 0.5% to Over $18 Trillion in Q4 2024

Total Household Debt Rose 0.5% to Over $18 Trillion in Q4 2024

Washington, DC, March 31, 2025—"The latest consumer debt data from the Federal Reserve is ringing alarm bells,” reports Builder Online. “By the end of 2024, total household debt surpassed $18.0 trillion, marking a 0.5% quarter-over-quarter (QOQ) increase and a 3.0% increase year over year (YOY).