Job Openings Steady at 7.6 Million in February
Washington, DC, April 1, 2025—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.6 million in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Flooring Contractor Brian Murray Charged with Tax Evasion
Yonkers, NY, April 1, 2025—"A Yonkers flooring contractor who was relieved of paying $636,000 in taxes eight years ago has been charged with tax evasion for not paying more than $700,000 since then,” according to Westfair Business Journal.
Total Household Debt Rose 0.5% to Over $18 Trillion in Q4 2024
Washington, DC, March 31, 2025—"The latest consumer debt data from the Federal Reserve is ringing alarm bells,” reports Builder Online. “By the end of 2024, total household debt surpassed $18.0 trillion, marking a 0.5% quarter-over-quarter (QOQ) increase and a 3.0% increase year over year (YOY).
NTCA Announces April 2025 Training Event Schedule
Jackson, MS, March 31, 2025—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced 25 training events across ten states throughout April, bringing essential education and skill-building opportunities to tile professionals across the country.
AHF Donates Alterna to Rebuilding Hollers Foundation
Mountville, PA, March 31, 2025—AHF Products, a manufacturer of hard surface flooring solutions, announced a $15,000 donation of its Armstrong Flooring Alterna engineered tile to the Rebuilding Hollers Foundation on ABC’s Good Morning America during a live special edition of their broadcast on March 27.
Personal Income Rose 0.8% in February, Spending Up 0.4%
Washington, DC, March 28, 2025—Personal income increased $194.7 billion (0.8% at a monthly rate) in February, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Consumer Sentiment Declined 11.9% in March
Ann Arbor, MI, March 28, 2025—Consumer sentiment declined 11.9% to 57 in March, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
CB Flooring Expanding to Raleigh Market
Raleigh, NC, March 28, 2025-CB Flooring is expanding to Raleigh, North Carolina.
Wellmade's Cartersville Facility Raided by FBI for Labor Trafficking
Cartersville, GA, March 27, 2025—"FBI Atlanta raided Wellmade Industries, a flooring manufacturing company in Cartersville,” reports Fox 5 Atlanta.
Rogg to Lead New HMTX Business Unit, Driving Metroflor & Teknoflor
Norwalk, CT, March 27, 2025-HMTX, a global flooring manufacturer, has announced the growth-focused re-alignment of its Metroflor and Teknoflor teams under a newly formed contract and trade business unit.