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Retail Sales Down 0.9% in May, Up 3.3% YOY

Washington, DC, June 17, 2025—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for May 2025 were $715.4 billion, down 0.9% from the previous month and up 3.3% from May 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Builder Confidence Declined 2 Points to 32 in June

Washington, DC, June 17, 2025—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 32 in June, down two points from May, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Import Prices Flat in May, Export Prices Down 0.9%

Washington, DC, June 17, 2025—U.S. import prices were unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.1% increase in April.

CARE Recaps 2025 Annual Conference

Dalton, GA, June 17, 2025-Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) offers a recap of its annual conference here.

Industrial Production Down 0.2% in May

Washington, DC, June 17, 2025—Industrial production (IP) fell 0.2% in May after increasing 0.1% in April, according to the Federal Reserve.

Pace of Office to Apartment Conversions Picking Up

New York, NY, June 17, 2025-"America has a glut of office buildings. That longstanding surplus is finally shrinking,” reports the Wall Street Journal

Matter Surfaces Names Lacasse EVP, A&D and Contractor Sales

New York, NY, June 17, 2025—Matter Surfaces has announced the appointment of Christopher Lacasse as executive vice president of A&D and contractor sales.

Inventory of Homes-for-Sale Up but Buyer Numbers Low

New York, NY, June 16, 2025-"The inventory of homes for sale is finally rising. Buyers aren’t interested,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

All Bentley Backings Now Contain Post-Consumer Calcium Carbonate

Los Angeles, CA, June 16, 2025-Bentley Mills, Inc. has announced that post-consumer calcium carbonate derived from reclaimed carpet is now a standard ingredient across all of its backing systems-marking a major milestone in Bentley’s commitment to circularity and supply chain transformation.

Card-Monroe Forms OEM Agreement with Appalachian Electronic

Chattanooga, TN, June 16, 2025—Card-Monroe Corporation (CMC) has announced a new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Appalachian Electronic Instruments (AEI) for the TuftX single-end defect detection system.

Mannington Mills Announces Five 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Salem, NJ, June 16, 2025—In recognition of their dedication to local community service, Mannington Mills has awarded “Stand on A Better World” scholarships to five students—three in New Jersey and two in Georgia.

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