Matthew Syler Has Died
June 9, 2023, Huntsville, AL -- Industry veteran Matthew Syler passed away unexpectedly this week.
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U.S. Housing Market Short 300,000 Affordable Homes
Washington, DC, June 8, 2023-The U.S. housing market is short more than 300,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com.
Spartan Surfaces Acquires Salesmaster Flooring Solutions
Atlanta, GA, June 8, 2023—Floor & Decor announced its wholly owned subsidiary Spartan Surfaces acquired Salesmaster Flooring Solutions, a flooring and installation supplies distributor servicing the Northeastern part of the United States.
Dodge Momentum Index Slid 2.0% in May
Hamilton, NJ, June 8, 2023 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 2.0% in May to 180.5 (2000=100) from the revised April reading of 184.1.
Winners of 2023 HD Awards Named
New York, NY, June 8, 2023—Hospitality Design (HD) magazine announced project and product winners during the 19th annual HD Awards ceremony. More than 500 people attended the event, held June 6 at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose to 261,000 in Week Ending June 3
Washington, DC, June 8, 2023—In the week ending June 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 261,000, an increase of 28,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
ProSource Raises $153,000 for Texas Food Bank
Dallas, TX, June 8, 2023—ProSource Wholesale recently raised a total of $153,000 to support the Tarrant Area Food Bank in Weatherford, Texas.
NWFA Names 2023 Wood Floor of the Year Award Winners
St. Louis, MO, June 7, 2023—The National Wood Flooring Association has announced the winners of its 2023 Wood Floor of the Year Awards.
Dixie Enters Sale-Leaseback Agreement for Adairsville Distribution Center
Dalton, GA, June 6, 2023—The Dixie Group has entered into an agreement for the sale and leaseback of its distribution facility in Adairsville, Georgia.
Trade Deficit Widened by $14B in April
Washington, DC, June 7, 2023—The goods and services deficit was $74.6 billion in April, up $14.0 billion from $60.6 billion in March, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.