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Washington, DC, April 10, 2026-The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q1, posting a reading of 62. While this reading is down two points from the previous quarter, it is still solidly in positive territory.
Washington, DC, April 10, 2026—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, after rising 0.3% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Lewis Center, OH, April 10, 2026-Starnet Commercial Flooring has announced the newest addition to its cooperative, Tile & Terrazzo.
Seattle, WA, April 10, 2026—More than one-third (34.2%) of February home sellers lowered their list price. That’s up from 31.5% a year earlier and represents the highest February share in records dating back to 2012, reports Redfin.
Murray, UT, April 8, 2026-Bed Bath & Beyond, owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, Buybuy Baby, Kirkland’s and a blockchain asset portfolio, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the equity interests and substantially all assets of F9 Brands, Inc., which owns and operates Cabinets To Go, Lumber Liquidators, Gracious Home/Thos. Baker, and Southwind Building Products.
Washington, DC, April 9, 2026—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.5% in Q4 2025, according to the third estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Washington, DC, April 9, 2026—Personal income decreased $18.2 billion (0.1% at a monthly rate) in February, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Dalton, GA, April 9, 2026-Southwind Floors announced that it has increased its dealer network by 11% over the past 12 months--outpacing broader industry trends, say Southwind officials.
Louisville, KY, April 9, 2026—Louisville Tile has announced the grand opening of its new location serving the West Michigan design and construction community.
Plattsburgh, NY, April 9, 2026-Schluter-Systems introduces MyDesign, a new customization program that allows customers to personalize select Schluter profiles, corner pieces and Shelf models.