NFA Cancels Spring Meeting, Pushes Cabo to October 2021
Cincinnati, OH, April 15, 2020-The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) has cancelled its spring meeting, originally scheduled for March and then rescheduled for May.
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CCA Global Cancels Summer Convention but Plans Virtual Alternative
Manchester, NH, April 14, 2020-CCA Global Partners has determined that its annual 2020 summer conventions for its cooperative flooring groups will be going digital.
Retail Sales Down 8.7% in March
Washington, DC, April 15, 2020-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for March 2020 were $483.1 billion, a decrease of 8.7% from the previous month and 6.2% below March 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Confidence in Single-Family Housing Market Fell 42 Point in April
Washington, DC, April 15, 2020—Reflecting the growing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes plunged 42 points in April to 30, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Industrial Production Dropped 5.4% in March
Washington, DC, April 15, 2020—Total industrial production fell 5.4% in March, as the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic led many factories to suspend operations late in the month, according to the Federal Reserve.
Mohawk Now Producing Face Shields for Pandemic Fight
Calhoun, GA, April 15, 2020—In addition to producing medical gowns for medical professionals fighting the Coronavirus pandemic, Mohawk is now producing face shields as well.
American Biltrite Poised to Support Hospital Construction
Sherbrooke, Quebec, April 15, 2020—American Biltrite manufactures ABPure and Marathon rubber sheet and tile flooring for hospitals across North America and has material ready to ship for planned projects as well as for much needed temporary spaces.
Tile of Spain Announces Upcoming Digital Education Events
Miami, FL, April 15, 2020—Tile of Spain announces a number of upcoming digital opportunities showcasing the trends and innovations from Spanish ceramic manufacturers.
Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Down 0.5% in February
Washington, DC, April 15, 2020-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for February was estimated at $1,464.2 billion, down 0.5% from January 2020, but was up 1.4% from February 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Michigan Governor Stops Sale of Flooring in Home Centers
Lansing, MI, April 14, 2020--An executive order put in place by Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer limits what items can be purchased in stores permitted to remain open during the pandemic, reports NBC 25 News.