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U.S. Port Jams Expected to Continue into Summer

U.S. Port Jams Expected to Continue into Summer

New York, NY, March 19, 2021—Logjams at U.S. ports are spreading beyond Southern California’s choked gateways, and shipping officials are projecting the backups will continue into the summer, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Tufco Flooring Sponsoring Race Car

Tufco Flooring Sponsoring Race Car

Siloam Springs, AR, March 19, 2021—Tufco Flooring will be on the No.78 B.J. McLeod Motorsports Chevy Camaro this weekend, piloted by Jesse Little at the Nascar Xfinity race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, according to the Speedway Digest.

Millennials Account for Largest Share of Homebuyers at 37%

Millennials Account for Largest Share of Homebuyers at 37%

Washington, DC, March 18, 2021-The popularity of multigenerational homes increased over the last year, as a rising number of homebuyers purchased larger residences compared to prior years, including millennials who continue to make up the largest share of homebuyers at 37%.

Custom Residential Designers Have Fared Well in Pandemic, Reports AIA

Custom Residential Designers Have Fared Well in Pandemic, Reports AIA

Washington, DC, March 18, 2021-Despite the negative economic impact of the pandemic on the design and construction sector, custom residential architects have fared surprisingly well, according to new data from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey, focusing on kitchens and bathrooms.

FloorTek 2021 Slated for September 14 & 15

FloorTek 2021 Slated for September 14 & 15

Dalton, GA, March 18, 2021-American Floorcovering Alliance announces dates for FloorTek Expo 2021; the event will be held September 14 to 15 at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia.

World-wide Supply Chain Woes Impacting Marketplace, Says WSJ

World-wide Supply Chain Woes Impacting Marketplace, Says WSJ

New York, NY, March 18, 2021--Supply chain woes mounted world-wide for makers of everything from cars and clothing to home siding and medical needle containers, as the extreme Texas weather and port backlogs compounded problems for manufacturers already beset by pandemic disruptions, reports the Wall Street Journal.