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Washington, DC, May 12, 2026—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, after rising 0.9% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Minneapolis, MN, May 12, 2026-The Tile Shop reported net sales of $88 million for Q1 2026, a decrease of 4.1% from Q1 2025’s $91.7 million.
Washington, DC, May 12, 2026-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month.
Manchester, NH, May 12, 2026-CCA Global Partners’ Retail Group convened members and leadership from its Carpet One Floor & Home and Flooring America and Flooring Canada divisions for its Spring Advisory Council Meetings, bringing together key stakeholders to align on strategy, share insights, and shape future growth.
Dalton, GA, May 12, 2026—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is calling on the flooring community to come together for its annual Day of Giving on June 1, a dedicated day of support for flooring families facing life-altering medical illness, injury, or disability.
Washington, DC, May 11, 2026-Existing-home sales increased by 0.2% month-over-month in April, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing-Home Sales report. Year over year, sales were flat.
Charlotte, NC, May 11, 2026—Both ceramic and LVT imports declined in dollars and units in March, reports Truist.
New York, NY, May 11, 2026-Foreclosure rates increased at the start of 2026.
Adairsville, GA, May 11, 2026-CFL Flooring announces the recent grant of a U.S. patent for its in-line bevel technology.
Atlantic City, NJ, May 11, 2026-The Flooring Contractors Association’s (FCICA) 2026 spring mid-year meeting begins today in Atlantic City, New Jersey, running through May 13.