Abbey & Floors To Go’s Convention 2026 Underway Now in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 9, 2026-Abbey Carpet & Floors/Floors To Go’s Convention 2026 is underway now in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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As U.S. & Chinese Economies Divorce, Flooring Imports Shift
Chattanooga, TN, February 9, 2026—The U.S. and Chinese economies are undergoing a messy divorce, according to the Wall Street Journal. And the U.S. flooring market has been impacted by these shifts.
Dodge Momentum Index Declined 6.3% in January
Boston, MA, February 9, 2026—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 6.3% in January to 272.7 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised December reading of 291.0.
Mohawk Names De Cock Interim President of Flooring Rest of World
Calhoun, GA, February 9, 2026—On February 5, Mohawk announced that Paul De Cock was named as president of the company’s Flooring Rest of World segment, effective immediately, on an interim basis until a permanent successor is found.
WJ Grosvenor Opens Branch in Rhode Island
Baltimore, MD, February 9, 2026—WJ Grosvenor, a subsidiary of Fishman Flooring Solutions and a distributor of flooring and flooring installation supplies, opened a new branch in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Alliance Flooring Names Rachel Stanley VP of Member Experience
Alpharetta, GA, February 9, 2026—Alliance Flooring named Rachel Stanley vice president of member experience, an executive role focused on delivering a member experience that drives engagement, retention and long-term member value.
East Paragon Names Schrecengost as Director of Strategic Accounts
Rocky Face, GA, February 9, 2026—East Paragon is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Schrecengost as director of strategic accounts.
Builders FirstSource Acquires Pleasant Valley Homes
Irving, TX, February 9, 2026—Builders FirstSource, the largest American supplier of structural building products, quietly acquired the assets of Pennsylvania-based Pleasant Valley Homes, a wholesale manufacturer of modular homes, reports HousingWire.
Consumer Sentiment Inched Up 1.6% to 57.3 in Early February
Ann Arbor, MI, February 6, 2026-Consumer sentiment rose 1.6% to 57.3 in early February, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Capital Carpet Acquires Business Interior Floors
Wilmington, MA, February 6, 2026-Capital Carpet & Flooring announces the acquisition of Business Interior Floors. Both companies are commercial flooring contractors.