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Builder Confidence Down Slightly but Remains High in November

Washington, DC, November 18, 2019-Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes edged one point lower to 70 in November, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Houzz Study Reveals that Ceramic Still Reigns in Bathrooms

Palo Alto, CA, November 18, 2019--Houzz has released its 2019 U.S. Bathroom Trends Study, which reinforces ceramic's hold in the space.

RD Weis & Duracryl Introduce Liquid Lino at NYC Event

New York, NY, November 18, 2019—On November 6 and 7, RD Weis Companies and Duracryl International held a special event at RD Weis's New York office to introduce Duracryl's latest offering, Liquid Lino.

October Retail Sales Rose 0.3% from September and 3.1% YOY

Washington, DC, November 15, 2019--Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for October 2019 were $526.5 billion, an increase of 0.3% from the previous month and 3.1% above October 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

October Industrial Production Down 0.8%

Washington, DC, November 15, 2019—Industrial production fell 0.8% in October after declining 0.3% in September, according to the Federal Reserve.

FCIF to Hold 40th Anniversary Gala at The Rainbow Room

Dalton, GA, November 15, 2019-The Floor Covering Industry Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala will take place at The Rainbow Room in New York City, New York on May 2.

Import Prices Dipped 0.5% in October

Washington, DC, November 15, 2019-U.S. import prices fell 0.5% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.1% increase the previous month.

Jared Marske Named Director of Operations for Floor360

Madison, WI, November 15, 2019-Floor360 announced that Jared Marske has joined the company in the newly created position of director of operations.

Distrib. Trade Sales & Manufacturers Shipments Ticked Down in Sept.

Washington, DC, November 15, 2019-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for September was estimated at $1,459.4 billion, down 0.2% from August 2019, but was up 0.5% from September 2018.

AmericasMart Announces Winter Show Event Schedule

Atlanta, GA, November 15, 2019- January’s Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market will feature nearly 50 events, seminars, demonstrations, lounges and celebrations, January 14 to 21 at AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia.

CRI Holds Annual Membership Meeting, Elects 2020 BOD

Dalton, GA, November 13, 2019-The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) held its annual membership meeting where it covered budgets for both 2019 and 2020, reviewed the 2018 audit report and voted in the 2020 board of directors and board officers as well as the 2020 policy committee.

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