INSTALL Celebrating 25 with Performance-Assurance Standards
Washington, DC, May 1, 2026-INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance, is marking its 25th anniversary with a new strategic priority: performance assurance.
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Stump Reports on Themes of High Point Spring Market
Charlotte, NC, May 1, 2026—Analyst Stump reports on the key themes of the spring High Point Market, held April 25 to 29 in High Point, North Carolina.
Purchasing Managers' Index Flat at 52.7% in April
Tempe, AZ, May 1, 2026— The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 52.7% in April, the same reading as March, say the nation’s supply executives.
Dixie Group Names '26 George R. West, Jr. Scholarship Winners
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2026-The Dixie Group has announced the three 2026 winners of its $10,000 George R. West, Jr. Scholarship Award.
Founder of MP Global, Al Collison, Has Died
Norfolk, NE, May 1, 2026-Al Collison, president and founder of MP Global Products, has died.
GDP Rose 2% in Q1 2026
Washington, DC, April 30, 2025—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0% in Q1 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Homeownership in Q1 Posted Modest Decline, Though Up YOY
Charlotte, NC, April 30, 2026-On April 28, the Census Bureau released its Q1 homeownership rate data, which indicated a modest sequential decline and modest year-over-year (YOY) improvement.
Cyncly Releases Q1 2026 Flooring Industry Outlook Report
Tuscaloosa, AL, April 30, 2026-Cyncly has released its Q1 2026 Flooring Industry Outlook Report.
Personal Income Rose 0.6% in March, Spending Up 0.9%
Washington, DC, April 30, 2025—Personal income increased $149.2 billion (0.6% at a monthly rate) in March, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Louisville Tile to Cut Ribbon on New Showroom in Kentwood, MI
Louisville, KY, April 9, 2026-Louisville Tile has announced the grand opening of its new location serving the West Michigan design and construction community.