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Ceramic Imports Declined 11.4% YOY in Q1 2024

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.

Mortgage Applications Rose 2.6% in Week Ending May 3

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.

E-Commerce Bolsters Brick-and-Mortar Business

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.