U.S. Home Shortage Estimated at Four Million
Austin, TX, March 17, 2025-More than a decade of underbuilding has left the U.S. with a shortage of nearly four million homes, according to a new analysis from Realtor.com.
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Container Rates from China Halved Following Tariff Implementation
Charlotte, NC, March 17, 2025—Container rates from China to U.S. have been cut in half following the implementation of tariffs, reports Truist.
Starnet Members Rank Top Distribution Partners
Columbus, OH, March 17, 2025—Every year, Starnet's Preferred Vendor Survey uncovers the secrets behind member satisfaction with its vendor partners, and once again, Starnet members are pleased with their interactions with distributors.
Distrib. Trade Sales & Manufacturer Shipments Up 3.5% YOY in Jan.
Washington, DC, March 17, 2025—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for January was estimated at $1,896.5 billion, down 0.8% from December 2024 but up 3.5% from January 2024, according to the Deparment of Labor.
Vinyl Flooring Imports Up 12.2% YOY in January
Charlotte, NC, March 14, 2025-Vinyl flooring imports were up 12.2% YOY in units in January, following a modestly positive result in December and very mixed results that saw an 8.6% decline in 2023 and a 3.0% increase in 2024, reports Truist.
Consumer Sentiment Down 10.5% in Early March
Ann Arbor, MI, March 14, 2025—Consumer sentiment declined 10.5% to 57.9 in early March, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Construction Input Prices Up 0.6% in February
Washington, DC, March 14, 2025—Construction input prices increased 0.6% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
AHF Reorganizes Commercial Sales Teams
Mountville, PA, March 14, 2025-AHF Products announced a strategic reorganization of its commercial sales teams to enhance customer offerings and expand nationwide coverage.
MSI Opens Nashville Showroom
Orange, CA, March 14, 2025—M S International (MSI), a supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, has announced the grand opening of the MSI Nashville Area Showroom and Distribution Center.
Ceramic Imports Jumped 18.5% by Dollar Value in January
New York, NY, March 13, 2025-In January, ceramic imports were up 17.5% in quantity and 18.5% in dollars, reports Grosser Consulting.