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Ceramic Imports Declined 11.4% YOY in Q1 2024

New York, NY, May 8, 2024—In the first three months of the year, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 39.7 million square meters, a decline of 11.4% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 44.9 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.

CCA Announces Summer Regional Meeting Schedule

Manchester, NH, May 8, 2024—The CCA Global Retail Group leadership team is embarking on a journey across the United States and Canada this summer.

All Bay Area Floors' Owner Sentenced for Withholding Overtime Pay

San Jose, CA, May 8, 2024—Martin Helda, owned of All Bay Area Floors, has been sentenced to four months in jail and ordered to pay over $580,000 in restitution after shorting his employees $1 million in overtime wages, reports MSN.

CFA & Consumer Reports Support Labeling on Floor Slip Resistance

Washington, DC, May 8, 2024—Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and Consumer Reports commented on a petition requesting rulemaking to mandate testing and labeling regarding flooring slip resistance.

Master Craft Floors Celebrating 50 Years of Business

Plymouth, MI, May 8, 2024—Master Craft Floors is celebrating 50 years of business in 2024.

E-Commerce Bolsters Brick-and-Mortar Business

New York, NY, May 8, 2024—"Store owners once viewed e-commerce as a mounting threat to their survival. Now, more bricks-and-mortar stores are thriving after integrating their properties with the online shopping experience,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Mortgage Applications Rose 2.6% in Week Ending May 3

Washington, DC, May 8, 2024—Mortgage applications increased 2.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 3, 2024.

CARE Annual Conference Begins Today in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN, May 7, 2024—The 2024 CARE annual conference begins today at the Indianapolis Hilton Hotel and Suites, running through tomorrow.

Consumer Survey on Housing Reveals Expectation for Higher Costs

New York, NY, May 7, 2024-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has released results from its 2024 SCE Housing Survey, which is part of the broader Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) and provides information on consumers’ housing-related experiences and expectations.

Stump Reports on 2024 HD Vegas Event

Las Vegas, May 7, 2024-Stump issued the following report on the 2024 HD Vegas, held at Mandalay Bay convention center.

NTCA Announces 2024 Tom Ade Scholarship Winners

Jackson, MS, May 7, 2024—In a testament to the enduring commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of its members' families, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announces the recipients of the 2024 Tom Ade Scholarships.

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