Dodge Total Construction Starts Rose 13% in May
Boston, MA, June 23, 2025-Total construction starts were up 13% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.16 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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Federal Reserve May Cut Rates As Early as July
Washington, DC, June 23, 2025—"Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday that he doesn’t expect tariffs to boost inflation significantly so policymakers should be looking to lower interest rates as early as next month,” reports CNBC.
Specialty Tile Names Anne Demers CEO & TJ Garry CSO
Norcross, GA, June 23, 2025-Specialty Tile Products (STP) has named new leadership: Anne Demers as CEO and TJ Garry as chief sales officer.
Jack Laurie Group Celebrating 75 Years
Fort Wayne, IN, June 23, 2025—Jack Laurie Group is celebrating 75 years in business this year.
Container Prices Stabilize Following 4 Weeks of Increases
London, UK, June 20, 2025—Logistics and shipping analytics firm Drewry’s World Container Index remained stable at $3,543 per 40-foot container for the week ending June 12, 2025, following four consecutive weeks of steep increases fueled by renewed U.S.-bound shipping traffic.
Mattress Sales Down 5.7% by Dollar Value in Q1
Alexandria, VA, June 20, 2025—"The total mattress market was down 5.7% in dollars and 11.2% in units in the first quarter compared to the same period last year,” reports Furniture Today.
Homebuyers Pay More for Homes with Appealing Paint Colors
Seattle, WA, June 20, 2025-New Zillow research finds that a dark olive green kitchen and a navy blue bedroom can boost a home's sale price. Nearly one-third of all homeowners paint their home before listing it for sale, but sellers can earn top dollar when they pick the right colors.
Speakers Announced for 2025 Flooring Sustainability Summit
Arlington, VA, June 19, 2025-Participants attending the Flooring Sustainability Summit, taking place July 16 to 17 in Washington, D.C., will gain insights on the latest developments in flooring sustainability, with participation in discussions and workshops on the evolving sustainability landscape, flooring circularity, supply chain collaboration, and more.
HD Supply Named Supplier of the Year by National Apartment Assoc.
Atlanta, June 19, 2025—HD Supply, a national wholesale distributor, has been named the National Apartment Association's 2025 Supplier of the Year, a first for the company.
Ecore's Dodge Named '25 Entrepreneur Of The Year for Greater Philly
Lancaster, PA, June 19, 2025—Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has recognized Art Dodge, CEO and president of Ecore Int’l, as a 2025 Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Philadelphia Award winner.