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Washington, DC, February 26, 2026--In the week ending February 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 212,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Lebanon, TN, February 26, 2026—Wonder Porcelain, an American porcelain tile manufacturer, announces the promotion of Dave Godlewski to vice president of sales and marketing--independent channel.
Mooresville, NC, February 25, 2026-Lowe's reported total sales for Q4 2025 were $20.6 billion, a 10.8% increase compared to $18.6 billion in the prior-year quarter.
Washington, DC, February 25, 2026-Effective February 24, following the Supreme Court’s ruling against tariffs instituted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 10% duty on imports was instituted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Washington, DC, February 25, 2026-Mortgage applications increased 0.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 20, 2026.
Charlotte, NC, February 24, 2026—In December, ceramic imports declined in units and dollars, while LVT unit imports were down slightly in 2025 but more in dollars, reports Truist.
Cypress, TX, February 24, 2026 – Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, announced the addition of six new member companies to its expanding network.
Chattanooga, TN, February 25, 2026-CARE’s 24th Annual Conference will take place on May 5 and 6 at the Westin in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Jackson, MS, February 24, 2026-The National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) has scheduled 18 free workshops and eight regional programs in March to help installers, tile setters and contractors expand their knowledge and add to their skills.
Dalton, GA, February 24, 2026-Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) is offering scholarships to current and potential flooring industry associates and is also seeking mentors for its sixth mentoring cohort, with both deadlines of February 27.