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.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
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.
Virginia Tile Names Sean Cilona VP of Product & Marketing
Livonia, MI, January 17, 2024-Virginia Tile has announced the promotion of Sean Cilona to the position of vice president of product and marketing. In addition to this milestone,
Industrial Production Rose 0.1% in December, Down 3.1% in Q4
Washington, DC, January 17, 2024-Industrial production moved up 0.1% in December and declined 3.1% at an annual rate in the fourth quarter, according to the Federal Reserve.
Import Prices Flat in December; Export Prices Down 0.9%
Washington, DC, January 17, 2024—U.S. import prices were unchanged in December, after declining 0.5% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.