Small Business Optimism Rose to 89.4 in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2023—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.4 points in May to 89.4, which is the 17th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.
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As Apartment Rent Growth Declines, Renters Gain the Upper Hand
New York, NY, June 13, 2023—"Apartment rent growth is declining fast, shifting the rental market to the tenant’s favor for the first time in years,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Jaeckle Distributors Forms Partnership with Portobello America
Madison, WI, June 13, 2023—Jaeckle Distributors, a family-owned wholesale distributor based in Wisconsin, has announced that it will be partnering with Portobello America to distribute a number of residential and commercial products from Portobello’s tile offering.
Daltile Statements Dealer Meeting Underway Now in Mexico
Dallas, TX, June 13, 2023-This week, Daltile is hosting a multi-faceted meeting for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Tech Companies Calling Employees Back to the Office
New York, NY, June 13, 2023—"Tech companies that led the way in embracing remote work early in the pandemic are increasingly leading their workers right back to the office—whether they like it or not,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Best of NeoCon 2023 Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2023—NeoCon has announced the winners of the 33rd annual Best of NeoCon Awards.
NeoCon 2023 Kicks Off Today in Chicago
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2023—NeoCon 2023 kicks off today at The Mart in Chicago, Illinois, running through June 14.
IIDA Announces 2023 Interior Design Competition Winners
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2023-The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has announced its 2023 Interior Design Competition Winners.
Ceramic Imports Declined 5.7% in The First Third of 2023
New York, NY, June 12, 2023—In the first four months of 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 58.3 million square meters, a decline of 5.7% from the same period in 2022 when imports were 61.7 million square meters.
Mohawk Group Secures Contract with Arkansas
Calhoun, GA, June 12, 2023—Mohawk Group, in collaboration with Equalis Group, has secured the adoption of its competitively solicited contract for Commercial Flooring Materials with Installation and Related Services by the state of Arkansas.