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Sioux Falls, S.D., May 4, 2026-Thornton Flooring has acquired nine Carpetland USA locations across eastern Iowa and western Illinois, expanding its footprint to a total of 12 stores.
Washington, DC, May 5, 2026—Sales of new single-family houses in March 2026 were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 682,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 7.4% above the February 2026 rate of 635,000 and is 3.3% above the March 2025 rate of 660,000.
Washington, DC, May 5, 2026—Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during Q1 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report.
Chattanooga, TN, May 5, 2026-The CARE conference begins today, running through tomorrow, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Naples, FL, May 5, 2026—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute meeting is now underway in Naples, Florida.
Manchester, NH, May 5, 2026—CCA Global Partners Retail Group is taking its most ambitious regional meeting series yet on the road this summer, bringing together independent retailers and co-op leadership across four marquee markets: Houston, Texas; Savannah, Georgia; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Anaheim, California—running May through June 2026.
Washington, DC, May 5, 2026-The goods and services deficit was $60.3 billion in March, up $2.5 billion from $57.8 billion in February, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Waco, TX, May 5, 2026-Uzin Utz North America (UUNA) has announced the promotion of Michael Drechsel to vice president of distribution sales – USA.
Washington, DC, May 5, 2026-The number of job openings was unchanged at 6.9 million in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Bristol, VA, May 4, 2026—Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president, effective May 1.