How the Pandemic Reshaped the U.S. Job Market
Washington, DC, October 30, 2025—"Between February 2020 and June 2022, the U.S. labor market experienced the deepest downturn and fastest rebound in a century,” reports the NAHB.
Today's Flooring News
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Mannington Mills to Close Residential Carpet Business
Salem, NJ, October 28, 2025-Mannington will close its residential carpet business, which went to market as Phenix.
Mortgage Applications Rose 7.1% in Week Ending October 24
Washington, DC, October 29, 2025-Mortgage applications increased 7.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 24, 2025.
Fireclay's Martin Brookes Presented with 2025 NTCA Ring of Honor
Phoenix, AZ, October 29, 2025—Martin Brookes, director of installation at Fireclay Tile, has been presented with the National Tile Contractor’s Association (NTCA) Ring of Honor.
NTCA Names 2025 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners
Jackson, MS, October 29, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, recognizing two outstanding professionals for their exceptional craftsmanship, leadership and commitment to the trade.
September Pending Home Sales Flat with August, Down 0.9% YOY
Washington, DC, October 29, 2025—Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Report.
TrueTouch Forms Partnership with Readers Wholesale Distribution
New Smyrna Beach, FL, October 29, 2025—TrueTouch Floors has entered into a partnership with Readers Wholesale Distribution, a flooring distributor based in Houston, Texas.
Shaw Contract Extends Commitment with St. Jude
Cartersville, GA, October 29, 2025—Shaw Contract is continuing its ongoing partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a commitment of $250,000 over five years, made in celebration of the company’s ColorLink LVT Collection.
Karndean & USA Flooring Partnering on Home Renovations Benefit
Export, PA, October 29, 2025—Karndean Designflooring and USA Flooring have launched a special sales promotion benefiting Hope Renovations, a North Carolina nonprofit organization serving the Raleigh area.
RFCI Fall Meeting & Tile Solutions Plus Both Underway in Arizona
Chattanooga, TN, October 28, 2025-Two flooring industry meetings are underway.