Shaw to Host Coretec WPC Training on July 28
Dalton, GA, July 19, 2023-Coretec, Shaw Industries’ premium luxury vinyl brand, is hosting a one-hour WPC training on July 28 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
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Builder Confidence Rose 1 Point to 56 in July
Washington, DC, July 18, 2023—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in July posted a one-point gain to 56, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Retail Sales Rose 0.2% in June, Up 1.5% YOY
Washington, DC, July 18, 2023-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2023 were $689.5 billion, up 0.2% from the previous month, and up 1.5% above June 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Industrial Production Declined 0.5% in June But Rose 0.7% in Q2
Washington, DC, July 18, 2023-Industrial production declined 0.5% in June for a second consecutive month but advanced 0.7% at an annual rate for Q2 as a whole, according to the Federal Reserve.
Mohawk Names Messiaen Successor to Thiers Leading Flooring ROW
Calhoun, GA, July 18, 2023-Mohawk announced that Wim Messiaen will join the company on October 16, following the completion of his contractual notice, and will succeed Bernard Thiers as president of the company’s Flooring Rest of the World segment, effective February 1, 2024.
Spaces4Learning Announces 2023 Flooring New Product Winners
Dallas, TX, July 18, 2023—Spaces4Learning has announced the winners of its 2023 New Product Awards.
Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Set to Begin July 26
Shanghai, China, July 18, 2023—Domotex Asia/Chinafloor will open its doors on July 26, welcoming flooring professionals from all around the world.
HMTX Promotes Walker to EVP Legal Affairs & Corporate Communications
Norwalk, CT, July 18, 2023—HMTX announced the promotion of Margaret Walker to executive vice president, legal affairs and corporate communications during its annual solstice retreat.
Spartan Surfaces Taps Brendan Ball to Lead Builder Division
Bel Air, MD, July 18, 2023—Spartan Surfaces welcomes Brendan Ball to spearhead the buildout of the Spartan's builder division.
AIA Names 2023 Healthcare Design Award Winners
Washington, DC, July 18, 2023—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing ten projects with its 2023 Healthcare Design Awards.