Pergo Launches 'The Pergo Event'
Calhoun, GA, June 30, 2025-The recent Pergo brand refresh was just the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and ‘The Pergo Event’ is the next step of the journey.
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Consumer Sentiment Up 16% in May, Down 11% YOY
Ann Arbor, MI, June 27, 2025-Consumer sentiment surged 16% from May in its first increase in six months but remains well below the post-election bounce seen in December 2024, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. This represents an 11% decline year over year.
Consumer Spending Declines in May
Washington, DC, June 27, 2025-U.S. household income and spending both declined in May, signaling a potential cooling in consumer momentum, even as core inflation remained slightly elevated, complicating the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Pending Home Sales Rise 1.8% in May
Washington, DC, June 27, 2025-Pending home sales increased 1.8% in May, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Sarmazian Brothers Flooring Joins Fuse Alliance
Ontario, Canada, June 27, 2025-Fuse Alliance, an organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, has expanded its network with the addition of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring.
NTCA Announces July Workshops and Training Events
Jackson, MS, June 27, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its July 2025 training schedule, featuring eight free workshops and seven regional training events across 11 states.
Ceramic Coalition Files Complaint Over Ruling
Clemson, SC, June 26, 2025-The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile has filed a lawsuit challenging parts of a U.S. government ruling that found Indian ceramic tile was not being sold below fair market value.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 10,000 in Week Ending June 21
Washington, DC, June 26, 2025-In the week ending June 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 236,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 16.4% in May
Washington, DC, June 26, 2025-New orders for manufactured durable goods in May, up five of the last six months, increased $48.3 billion or 16.4% to $343.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced. This followed a 7.6% March increase. This followed a 6.6% April decrease.
U.S. Economy Shrank 0.5% in Q1
Washington, DC, June 26, 2025-The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Commerce Department’s third estimate, marking the first quarterly decline in GDP since early 2022.