NWFA Releases 2024 Training Calendar
Saint Louis, MO (October 17, 2023) The National Wood Flooring Association has released its 2024 Hands-On Training Calendar.
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Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturer Shipments Up 1.3% in August
Washington, DC, October 17, 2023—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for August was estimated at $1,857.2 billion, up 1.3% from July 2023 and was up 0.2% from August 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
AHF Completes Acquisition of Crossville, Inc.
Mountville, PA, October 13, 2023-AHF Products, a manufacturer of hard surface flooring in North America, has purchased assets of Crossville, Inc., from the Curran Group, a family-owned, privately-held company.
Economists Believe U.S. Will Skirt a Recession
New York, NY, October 16, 2023—Economists are turning optimistic on the U.S. economy, reports the Wall Street Journal. They now think it will skirt a recession, the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates and inflation will continue to ease.
NAFCD Annual Convention to Welcome 26 New Exhibitors
Chicago, IL, October 16, 2023—The 2023 NAFCD Annual Convention is taking place November 14 to 16 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Benjamin Moore Names Blue Nova Its 2023 Color of the Year
Montvale, NJ, October 16, 2023—Benjamin Moore released the color of the year 2024 as Blue Nova 825—an intriguing blend of blue and violet that sparks adventure, elevates, and expands horizons.
Starnet's 2023 Fall Meeting Begins Today
Louisville, KY, October 13, 2023—Starnet’s fall meeting begins today in Louisville, Kentucky, running through tomorrow.
NAHB Remodeling Market Index Declined 3 Points to 65 in Q3
Washington, DC, October 13, 2023—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q3, posting a reading of 65, declining three points compared to the previous quarter.
Consumer Sentiment Declined 7.5% to 63 in Early October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 13, 2023—Consumer sentiment declined 7.5% to 63 in early October, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Import Prices Rose 0.1% in September, Export Prices Up 0.7%
Washington, DC, October 13, 2023—Prices for U.S. imports ticked up 0.1% in September following a 0.6% advance the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.