Unilin Names Matthew Oliver North American Sales Director
Waregem, Belgium, October 31, 2025-Unilin Technologies has named Matthew Oliver sales director for North America.
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BDNY, Slated for Nov. 9 & 10 in NYC, Announces Space Themes
New York, NY, October 31, 2025-Boutique Design New York (BDNY), a trade fair and conference for the boutique hospitality design community, returns to the Jacob K. Javits Center on November 9 and 10, 2025, uniting global innovators in hospitality, design, and development.
Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point, Casts Doubt on Further Cut in '25
Washington, DC, October 29, 2025—"The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates at its second consecutive meeting, but Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on expectations of a further rate cut this year,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Actor & Philanthropist Gary Sinise to Offer Keynote at Coverings '26
Las Vegas, NV, October 30, 2025—Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise will offer the keynote session at Coverings 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), March 30 to April 2, 2026.
Median Monthly Home Payment Declined 1.4% YOY in October
Seattle, WA, October 30, 2025—"The median U.S. monthly housing payment was $2,530 during the four weeks ending October 26, down 1.4% year over year. That’s the biggest decline since November 2024,” reports Redfin.
How the Pandemic Reshaped the U.S. Job Market
Washington, DC, October 30, 2025—"Between February 2020 and June 2022, the U.S. labor market experienced the deepest downturn and fastest rebound in a century,” reports the NAHB.
Mannington Mills to Close Residential Carpet Business
Salem, NJ, October 28, 2025-Mannington will close its residential carpet business, which went to market as Phenix.
Mortgage Applications Rose 7.1% in Week Ending October 24
Washington, DC, October 29, 2025-Mortgage applications increased 7.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 24, 2025.
Fireclay's Martin Brookes Presented with 2025 NTCA Ring of Honor
Phoenix, AZ, October 29, 2025—Martin Brookes, director of installation at Fireclay Tile, has been presented with the National Tile Contractor’s Association (NTCA) Ring of Honor.
NTCA Names 2025 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners
Jackson, MS, October 29, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, recognizing two outstanding professionals for their exceptional craftsmanship, leadership and commitment to the trade.