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New York, NY, February 24, 2026—"The good news for appliance manufacturer Whirlpool is that when a refrigerator or washing machine breaks, homeowners generally purchase a new one,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “The bad news: The replacement usually isn't very fancy.
New York, NY, February 24, 2026—The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 1.3% annual gain for December.
Charlotte, NC, February 24, 2026—Toli appointed Jeff Katz to serve as chief operating officer (COO) for the company’s North American market.
Washington, DC, February 23, 2026-"Before Friday, President Trump’s tariffs, after months of on-again, off-again turbulence, had seemed to finally steady. Now, with the bulk of Trump’s tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, and a new, temporary global tariff in place, fresh questions hang over the U.S. economy,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Boston, MA, February 23, 2026--Total construction starts expanded 0.7% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.24 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Washington, DC, February 23, 2026--New orders for manufactured goods in December, down two of the last three months, decreased $4.3 billion or 0.7% to $617.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.7% November increase.
Las Vegas, NV, February 23, 2026––Coverings, North America’s largest international showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone, has released the top ten tile trends for 2026 in honor of National Tile Day today.
Norwalk, CT, February 23, 2026-Dorello Carpet & Rugs and All Hardwoods & Carpets are combining, reported Norwalk Hour.
Denver, CO, February 23, 2026—Matt Jones, owner of Bella Flooring America, has died.
Washington, DC, February 20, 2026-"President Trump’s global tariffs are illegal, the Supreme Court ruled Friday, in a stinging repudiation of a signature White House initiative,” reports the Wall Street Journal.