Portobello Announces Organizational Changes
São Paulo, Brazil, January 18, 2024—Portobello Grupo has announced organizational changes aimed at strengthening its business strategies.
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Carpet One Names Member Award Winners During 2024 ConneXtion
Dallas, TX, January 18, 2024—Three Carpet One Floor & Home members were recognized for outstanding performance and contributions during CCA Global Partners Retail Group’s ConneXtion conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, TX.
Lesley Goddin Named to Tile Heritage Foundation Board
Healdsburg, CA, January 18, 2024—Lesley Goddin, editorial director and senior writer for National Tile Council of America’s TileLetter and TileLetter Artisan edition, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF).
Emser's Empervious Shower System Wins Golden Hammer Award
Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 2024-Emser Tile has been honored with a 2023 Golden Hammer Award, for its Empervious rigid waterproof shower system.
Builder Confidence Climbed 7 Points to 44 in January
Washington, DC, January 17, 2024—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed seven points to 44 in January, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Mortgage Applications Rose 10.4% in Week Ending January 12
Washington, DC, January 17, 2024-Mortgage applications increased 10.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 12, 2024.
WFCA Announces 2024 Board of Directors; O'Krent Named Chairman
Dalton, GA, January 17, 2024-The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has unveiled its new board chairman and executive committee members, following their confirmation during a virtual board meeting held on December 15, 2023.
Pendley Re-Named Chair of CRI Board after Hutchins Steps Away
Dalton, GA, January 17, 2024-The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced Tom Pendley, president and CEO of Mannington Mills, will continue to serve as chair of The CRI board of directors in 2024 for a one-year term. Pendley has served as Board chair since 2022.
Retail Sales Rose 0.6% in December
Washington, DC, January 17, 2024--Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for December 2023 were $709.9 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 5.6% above December 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Shane Calloway Named President, North America of RegalCraft
Dallas, TX, January 17, 2024-RegalCraft, a flooring manufacturer specializes in producing custom flooring products for OEM distribution or private label markets, has announced the addition of Shane Calloway as president, North America.