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Russian President Puts Tarkett’s Russian Operations Under Temporary External Administration
Moscow, Russia, October 19, 2026—Tarkett has been informed of the Decree of the Russian President, containing the decision to place its Russian entities under temporary external administration,…Dal-Tile Announces Plans to Shutter Florence, Alabama Plant
Florence, AL, October 19, 2026—Dal-Tile closed its Florence, Alabama plant on October 16, 2026, citing the slow-down in the housing market resulting in weaker tile demand.Builder Confidence Fell 3 Points to 29 in October
Washington, DC, October 19, 2026—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 29 in October, according to the National Association of…Gerflor North America Forms Licensee Partnership with Nike Grind
Bolingbrook, IL, October 19, 2026—Gerflor North America announced the availability of select sports flooring products containing Nike Grind materials.Benjamin Moore Names Webster Green Its 2027 Color of the Year
Montvale, NJ, October 19, 2026—Benjamin Moore has named Webster Green its 2027 Color of the Year. “As we narrowed down options for Color of the Year 2027,…Industrial Production Rose 0.7% in September
Washington, DC, October 16, 2026—Industrial production (IP) increased 0.7% in September after edging up 0.1% in August, according to the Federal Reserve.Import Prices Rose 1.1% in September, Export Prices Up 2.2%
Washington, DC, October 16, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.1% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.5% rise in August.CTDA Reports on Federal Maritime Commission’s Proposal to Limit U.S. Imports of Ceramic from Spain
Glen Ellyn, IL, October 16, 2026—”In this morning’s Federal Register, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has proposed ‘limiting’ U.S. imports of ceramic tile and stone from Spain,”…151 Sawmills Have Closed Since 2023
Sterling, VA, October 16, 2026—”At the 2026 National Hardwood Lumber Association convention, Hardwood Review said it had identified 151 publicly announced sawmill and yard closures since 2023,”…Floor & Decor Opens First Store in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC, October 16, 2026—Floor & Decor has announced the opening of its first warehouse store and design center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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