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Washington, DC, August 20, 2025—The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to weaken posting a score of 46.2 for July, down from 46.8 in June, indicating that a majority of firms are still experiencing declining firm billings.
Mooresville, NC, August 20, 2025-Lowe's reported sales for Q2 2025 were $24.0 billion, a 1.7% increase compared to sales of $23.6 billion in the prior-year quarter. Comparable sales for the quarter increased 1.1%.
Dalton, GA, August 20, 2025-Beginning with orders on September 8 and shipments on September 22, Shaw will implement an average of 8% price increase on products impacted by the reciprocal tariffs announced on July 31.
Washington, DC, August 20, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 1.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 15, 2025.
Mountville, PA, August 20, 2025—AHF Products, a North American manufacturer of hard surface flooring, announces the release of its sustainability report, marking a milestone in the company’s journey toward transparency, accountability, and environmental progress.
Las Vegas, NV, August 20, 2025––Coverings 2026 will take place March 30 to April 2, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Juneau, AK, August 20, 2025—QFloors founders and customers are celebrating the technology company’s 25th anniversary with a users’ conference, August 16 – 23, sailing on Holland America’s Koningsdam, a seven-day Alaskan cruise.
Orland Park, IL, August 20, 2025-Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile of Orland, Illinois is celebrating 50 years of business, reports The Beverly Review.
Washington, DC, August 19, 2025-Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,428,000, 5.2% above the revised June estimate of 1,358,000 and is 12.9% above the July 2024 rate of 1,265,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Atlanta, GA, August 19, 2025-The Home Depot reported sales of $45.3 billion for Q2 2025, up 4.9% from Q2 2024’s $43.2 billion.