| | | Jun 03, 2025 / The Right News Right When It Happens | | Top Story | | | | Tariff Uncertainty Dampens Outlook for Kitchen & Bath Market | | Bethlehem, PA, June 3, 2025—Uncertainty regarding tariff policy is “heavily influencing” a “more muted” outlook for the kitchen and bath industry, with industry pros now rating trade issues as their most pressing concern impacting prospects in 2025, reports the Q1 2025 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), a quarterly analysis of market conditions conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association. | | |
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| | Today's Flooring News | | | | Shaw Names Jamie Welborn Vice President of Carpet Product | | Dalton, GA, June 3, 2025—Shaw Industries has announced the appointment of Jamie Welborn as vice president of carpet product. | | |
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| | | | Job Openings Flat at Virtually 7.4 Million in April | | Washington, DC, June 3, 2025-The number of job openings was little changed at 7.4 million in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. | | |
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| | | | Florim Releases Its 17th Sustainability Report | | Clarksville, TN, June 3, 2025-Florim has released its latest annual report, now called the “Sustainability Statement,” aligning with the new ESRS standards introduced by the European CSRD. | | |
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| | | Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 3.7% in April | | Washington, DC, June 3, 2025—New orders for manufactured goods in April, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $22.8 billion or 3.7% to $594.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 3.4% March increase. | | |
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| | | Toronto Hospital Suing for $100 Million Over Non-Level Floors | | Toronto, ON, June 3, 2025—Toronto, Ontario-based Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its Toronto hospital for $100 million, alleging that negligent design and construction is creating health and safety problems for patients and staff. | | |
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| | | NTCA Announces June Workshops and Training Events | | Jackson, MS, June 3, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its June 2025 training schedule, featuring 26 free workshops and six regional training events across 13 states. | | |
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| Featured Video | | | | Franco Rossi Discusses Aquafil's Growth and NeoCon Message | | June 3, 2025—Franco Rossi, President of Aquafil USA, and Kemp Harr discuss Aquafil’s recent growth as the largest independent supplier of | | |
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