Gerflor & Volleyball World Renew Partnership
Bolingbrook, IL, August 5, 2025—Volleyball World has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Gerflor.
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Commercial Construction Spending Declined 0.1% in June
Washington, DC, August 4, 2025—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 4.8% in June
Washington, DC, August 4, 2025—New orders for manufactured goods in June, down two of the last three months, decreased $30.9 billion or 4.8% to $611.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed an 8.3% May increase.
Carpet One of New Bern Opens New Location
New Bern, NC, August 4, 2025—Carpet One of New Bern, North Carolina has opened a new location at 2804 Trent Road.
Uzin Utz Introduces Four New Adhesives
Aurora, CO, August 4, 2025—Uzin Utz North America has introduced four flooring adhesives that expand its Uzin product range.
Steelcase Acquired by HNI Corp.
Muscatine, IO, August 4, 2025—"HNI Corp. and Steelcase Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which HNI will acquire Steelcase in a cash and stock transaction, with a total consideration of approximately $2.2 billion to Steelcase common shareholders,” reports Furniture Today.
Interface Sales Up 8.3% in Q2 2025, Earnings Up 44.3%
Atlanta, GA, August 1, 2025—Interface announced Q2 2025 net sales totaled $375.5 million, up 8.3% from Q2 2024’s $346.6 million.
Floor & Décor Q2 Sales Up 7.1%, Income Up 11.5%
Atlanta, GA, August 1, 2025-Floor & Décor reported net sales of $1.2 billion for Q2 2025, an increase of 7.1% from $1.1 billion in Q2 2024. Comparable store sales increased 0.4%.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 1.6% in June to 61.7
Washington, DC, August 1, 2025—Consumer sentiment rose 1.6% in June to 61.7, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Trump Announces Tariff Rates for 69 Countries
Washington, DC, August 1, 2025—"President Trump imposed tariffs on 69 countries and the EU, effective August 7, ranging from 10% to 50%. Canada's tariff rose to 35% amid fentanyl disputes; India faces 25%, Brazil 50%, and the EU 15%,” reports Morning Brew.