Kährs Q4 Sales Down 11%, 4% Decline in North America Sales
Malmo, Sweden, February 21, 2025—Kährs reported Q4 sales of amounted to $51.24 million, which was a decrease of -11% from the prior year’s $57.54 million.
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Median Income Earners Spent 38% of Income on Mortgage in Q4
Washington, DC, February 21, 2025—In a clear sign illustrating the housing affordability challenges facing Americans, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in Q4 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home.
Coverings Releases Top Tile Trends in Honor of National Tile Day
Orlando, FL, February 21, 2025—Coverings, North America’s largest global showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone, has revealed the must-see annual tile trends in commemoration of National Tile Day, February 23.
Ray Anderson & Charlie Dilks to be Inducted into WFCA Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, February 20, 2025––The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the induction of two leaders into its 2024 Hall of Fame: Ray C. Anderson (posthumously), founder of Interface, and Charlie Dilks, chief product officer of CCA Global Partners.
Good Design Awards 2024 Winners Named
Chicago, IL, February 20, 2025-The 2024 winners of Good Design Awards have been named.
CFI & Carpet Guys Cut Ribbon on TCG Installer Training Center
Dalton, GA, February 20, 2025—On February 18, industry leaders, educators, and community members gathered at Carpet Guys Headquarters in Troy for a landmark celebration—the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the TCG Installer Training Center, Michigan’s first dedicated flooring training school.
Toray Announces Innovation in Nylon 66 Recycling
Tokyo, Japan, February 20, 2025—Toray Industries has announced a breakthrough in recycling nylon 66.
Daltile's Elestial Selected as KBIS DesignBites Participant
Dallas, TX, February 20, 2025-Daltile’s new Panoramic Elestial has been selected as one of the products invited to participate in the tenth anniversary “DesignBites” competition at the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS).
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 5,000 in Week Ending February 15
Washington, DC, February 20, 2025—In the week ending February 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Architecture Billings Remain Negative in January at 45.6
Washington, DC, February 19, 2025-Architecture firms reported a moderate uptick in billings in January as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was 45.6. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions.