Emser Releases 2024 Trend Forecast
Los Angeles, CA, February 22, 2024—Emser Tile released its 2024 Trend Report that includes eight trends that designers will be focusing on, in the year ahead, including:
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IIDA Announces Programming for NeoCon 2024
Chicago, IL, February 22, 2024—With a focus on the “future of experience,” IIDA returns to this year's NeoCon with a lineup of keynotes, panels, roundtables and celebrations to empower its global membership — and the commercial interior design industry at large — as we shape the future direction of the built environment.
Corporations Seek to Lure Workers Back with Offices that Smell Nice
New York, NY, February 22, 2024—"For the millions of workers who find going into the office stinks, some real-estate executives say they have a remedy: Make the office smell better,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
AIA Architecture Billings Inched Down to 46.2 in January
Washington, DC, February 21, 2024-The January Architecture Billings Index (ABI) index saw a reading of 46.2, down from 46.5 in December 2023--above the post-pandemic low seen in October, but still below the positive territory of above 50.
Mortgage Applications Declined 10.6% in Week Ending February 16
Washington, DC, February 21, 2024—Mortgage applications decreased 10.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 16, 2024.
Knight Named VP, Sales & Marketing for CM Hospitality Carpets
Chattanooga, TN, February 21, 2024—Charley Knight has been named vice president, sales and business development for CM Hospitality Carpets.
Florida Couple Sentenced for Illegally Importing Wood Products from China
Miami, FL, February 21, 2024—"A Florida couple has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for illegally importing wood products from China and evading more than $42 million in duties,” reports Furniture Today.
Home Depots Q4 Sales Down 2.9% YOY, Earnings Down 18%
Atlanta, GA February 20, 2024-The Home Depot reported Q4 2023 sales were $34.8 billion, a decline of 2.9% compared to Q4 2022’s $35.8 billion.
DOL Issues Updated Independent Contractor Rule
San Francisco, CA, February 20, 2024—"On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized its highly anticipated independent contractor rule” reports Littler.
Homeownership Rates for Minorities Rise, Though Hurdles Remain
Washington, DC, February 20, 2024—Homeownership rates for racial minorities increased in 2022, with Asian and Hispanic Americans achieving historic peaks.