Annual Inflation Held Steady at 2.7% in December
Washington, DC, January 13, 2026--The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Small Business Optimism Rose a Half Point in December
Washington, DC, January 13, 2026-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rose to 8.2 Months in December
Washington, DC, January 13, 2026—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.2 months in December, according to an ABC member survey conducted December 22 to January 7.
Surfaces & Las Vegas Market Will Run Concurrently in Las Vegas in '26
Las Vegas, NV, January 13, 2026-Building on the last year’s collaboration, the Winter 2026 Las Vegas Market and The International Surface Event (Surfaces/TISE) will once again overlap, creating a sourcing opportunity for design, construction and home furnishings professionals.
CARE Releases CarpeTell Fiber Identification Device
Dalton, GA, January 13, 2026—CARE has announced the release of CarpeTell, a device that identifies all contemporary fibers and fiber blends used in carpets to enable fast, easy and accurate sorting for recycling.
NALFA Adds AGT to Member Network
Springfield, MA, January 13, 2026-The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has welcomed AGT as its newest member, expanding the association’s growing network of global manufacturers and industry leaders committed to advancing laminate flooring standards, innovation and long-term performance.
FCICA to Hold Spring Meeting in Atlantic City in Mid-May
Glen Ellyn, IL, January 13, 2026-FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will hold its 2026 spring meeting May 11 to 13 at the Tropicana Atlantic City Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Commercial Flooring Expert John Ham Has Died
Dalton, GA, January 13, 2026—Commercial flooring expert John Ham, 69, died January 10.
B.I.G. Yarns Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal
Wielsbeke, Belgium, January 13, 2026-B.I.G. Yarns-the carpet yarn brand of B.I.G. and a manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) yarns for contract, automotive, and high-end residential applications-has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally.
CCA's ConneXtion Kicks Off Today in Denver
Denver, CO, January 12, 2026—CCA Global Partners’ winter meeting, ConneXtion, begins today in Denver, Colorado at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, running through the 14th.