Stephanie Owen Named President & CEO of NWFA
St. Louis, MO, July 23, 2025—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) announced that Stephanie Owen has been appointed as the new president and CEO.
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Laufen Schweiz Acquires Antonio Lupi Design
Laufen, Switzerland, July 23, 2025—Laufen Schweiz AG, part of the Roca Group (Laufen), announced the acquisition of Antonio Lupi Design S.p.A. (Antoniolupi), an Italian company specializing in high-end bathroom furnishings.
Mortgage Applications Rose 0.8% in Week Ending July 18
Washington, DC, July 23, 2025—Mortgage applications increased by 0.8% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 18, 2025.
Global Economy Remains Strong, Despite Tariff Uncertainty
New York, NY, July 22, 2025—"The global economy is sailing through this year’s historic increase in tariffs, displaying an unexpected trait: resilience,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Designers Weigh in On Outdated Flooring Trends for 2025
New York, NY, July 22, 2025—The Spruce asked two designers—Sky Hofstatter, owner and principal designer at House of Hof, and Lauren Kyle, founder and principal designer at Kyle & Co—to weigh in on outdated flooring trends for 2025.
New Flooring Store Serves Pickaway County Ohio
Circleville, OH, July 22, 2025—On July 18, owner Wendell Webb held a grand opening for Pickaway Flooring Center, based in Circleville, Ohio, reports the Circleville Herald.
Housing Inventory Hits Five-Year High
Seattle, WA, July 21, 2025—Slower demand from buyers has more homes for sale now than at any time since 2019, according to the latest market report from Zillow.
Mohawk & PID Floors Honored at Flooring Sustainability Summit
Washington, DC, July 21, 2025-At the Flooring Sustainability Summit, which took place in Washington, DC, July 16 and 17, Mohawk and PID Floors received awards.
Unilin Forms Partnership with Unispec for Engineering Industries
Waregem, Belgium, July 21, 2025—Unilin Technologies has announced a new licensing agreement with Unispec for Engineering Industries, marking a milestone as the first Egyptian SPC licensee to join Unilin’s network.
Nearly 15% of Pending Home Sales Fell Through in June
Seattle, WA, July 21, 2025-Nearly 15% (14.9%) of pending home sales fell through in June, up from 13.9% a year earlier, according to Redfin.