RFCI Meeting Taking Place Now in South Carolina
Bluffton, SC, April 28, 2025-The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) meeting is currently taking place at the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina.
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Spring 2025 High Point Market Happening Now
High Point, NC, April 28, 2022—The High Point Spring Market is underway now in High Point, North Carolina.
B.I.G. Yarns Invests in French Yarn Production
Waregem, Belgium, April 28, 2025-B.I.G. Yarns-a designer and manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PET) carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications-has announced a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site.
Realtor Commission Fees Haven't Declined Despite NAR Settlement
New York, NY, April 28, 2025—"More than a year after a historic legal settlement promised to deliver seismic shifts to commission structures, homebuyers and sellers are still waiting to see changes that impact their wallets,” reports Morning Brew.
WFCA Names Freida Staten Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
Dalton, GA, April 28, 2025—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has promoted Freida Staten to the newly established position of chief marketing & strategy officer (CMSO).
Consumer Sentiment Declined 8.4% to 52.2 in April, Down 32.4% YOY
Ann Arbor, MI, April 25, 2025-Consumer sentiment declined 8.4% to 52.2 in April, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
U.S. Hotel Pipeline Projects Rose by 5% in Q1
Portsmouth, NH, April 25, 2025—As seen in Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q1 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, at the close of the quarter, the pipeline consists of 6,376 projects and 749,561 rooms.
Portobello America Earns Green Squared Certification
Baxter, TN, April 25, 2025—Portobello America, the U.S. business unit of Portobello Grupo, has achieved Green Squared Certification, a tile industry recognition for sustainability and responsibility.
Harpole Named Divisional VP of Sales for Tarkett Hospitality
Dalton, GA, April 25, 2025—Tarkett Hospitality, a provider of flooring solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Harpole as divisional vice president of sales.
Existing-Home Sales Declined 5.9% in March
Washington, DC, April 24, 2025—Total existing-home sales fell 5.9% from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million in March, according to the National Association of Realtors. Year-over-year, sales drew back 2.4% (down from 4.12 million in March 2024).