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Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August 2023 were $697.6 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 2.5% above August 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.7% in August, seasonally adjusted, after rising 0.4% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Hannover, DE, September 14, 2023-The upcoming event, which takes place from January 11 to 14, 2024, will once again focus on sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection in the carpet and flooring industry.
Atlanta, GA, September 14, 2023-Flor, an area rug brand for homes, offices, and every space in between, announces the launch of Heritage Collection by Flor, created to honor and celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary.
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—In the week ending September 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 220,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—The current real estate market's high home prices and mortgage rates, as well as limited inventory, are the top reasons that Realtors and prospective homebuyers across races and ethnicities cite as barriers to purchasing a home, according to two new reports from the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for July was estimated at $1,828.4 billion, up 0.6% from June 2023, but was down 1.2% rom July 2022.
Dalton, GA, September 13, 2023-Shaw Industries will not exhibit its core residential brands at Surfaces 2024.
Washington, DC, September 13, 2023-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.6% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.2% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, driven by gasoline prices.
Anderson, SC, September 13, 2023—U.S. ceramic tile consumption Q2 2023 YTD was down 4.7% by volume versus Q2 2022 YTD.