2026 CARE Conference Begins Today in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, May 5, 2026-The CARE conference begins today, running through tomorrow, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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RFCI Meeting Underway Now in Naples, Florida
Naples, FL, May 5, 2026—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute meeting is now underway in Naples, Florida.
CCA Announces Regional Meetings for May & June
Manchester, NH, May 5, 2026—CCA Global Partners Retail Group is taking its most ambitious regional meeting series yet on the road this summer, bringing together independent retailers and co-op leadership across four marquee markets: Houston, Texas; Savannah, Georgia; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Anaheim, California—running May through June 2026.
Trade Deficit Widened by $2.5 Billion in March
Washington, DC, May 5, 2026-The goods and services deficit was $60.3 billion in March, up $2.5 billion from $57.8 billion in February, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Uzin Utz Promotes Drechsel to VP of Distribution Sales - USA
Waco, TX, May 5, 2026-Uzin Utz North America (UUNA) has announced the promotion of Michael Drechsel to vice president of distribution sales – USA.
Job Openings Flat at 6.9 Million in March
Washington, DC, May 5, 2026-The number of job openings was unchanged at 6.9 million in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Universal Fibers Names Jay Brown President
Bristol, VA, May 4, 2026—Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president, effective May 1.
Atlanta Flooring Design Centers Acquires ProFloors
Suwanee, GA, May 4, 2026-Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, a 100% employee-owned company, has announced the acquisition of ProFloors LLC, a multifamily flooring specialist located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.5% in March
Washington, DC, May 4, 2026—New orders for manufactured goods in March, up four of the last five months, increased $9.1 billion or 1.5% to $630.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.3% February increase.
Housing's Share of GDP Declined to 15.9% in Q1
Washington, DC, May 4, 2026—Housing’s share of the economy was 15.9% in Q1 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.