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Solution-dyed carpet has been in vogue for the last several years, prized for its impressive resistance to fading and staining as well as its durability in high-traffic homes with pets. It’s these attributes that give mill executives confidence that the solution-dyed...

Washington, D.C.—A lack of affordability and buyer hesitation stemming from both elevated interest rates and high home prices has contributed to yet another decline in builder sentiment for August, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Builder...

Washington, D.C.—Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in the second quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two...

New Orleans, La.—Attending businesses can expect meaningful, intimate connections made at the NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, to be held here October 22-24, 2024. Over 180 businesses will host tabletop booths in the exhibit hall at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. This...

Washington, D.C.—Inflation dropped below a 3% annualized growth rate for the first time since March 2021 despite housing costs continuing to climb. Nonetheless, the headline reading is another dovish signal for future monetary policy, following signs of weakness in...

LL Flooring, the specialty flooring retailer formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, filed for voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and announced the shuttering of 94 stores as it pursues a going-concern sale of its business. The stores will remain open in...

The start of the regular NFL season is just over two weeks away and only a few openings remain for FCNews’ annual Fantasy Football for a Cause league. The league combines fun, competition and benevolence, with so many causes benefitting over the last six years. Among...

(Part four in a series) About 18 months ago, for the first time in my life, I began wearing prescription glasses. I had lots of questions about contact lenses, Lasik and other options for correcting my vision, so I wanted to work with a quality, local optometrist. I...

High interest rates for construction and development loans as well as ongoing challenges regarding labor shortages and higher prices for many building materials continued the housing slowdown within the building market this summer, according to the National...

Hazleton, Pa.—Forbo Flooring Systems announced the elimination of its freight surcharge due to a stabilization of transportation costs effective October 1, 2024. Forbo will also be implementing a 2% price increase on select commercial and residential products and...

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance...

Cartersville, Ga.—Previewed at NeoCon 2024, Shaw Contract has officially launched Local Landscapes—a carpet tile collection inspired by the desire to bring the outdoors inside design spaces that work with nature, not against it. “Local Landscapes echoes the natural...