Daltile Participates in New York Fashion Week
Dallas, TX, September 18, 2019-Daltile made its debut as a participant in the recent New York Fashion Week, held in Manhattan.
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Housing Starts Up 12.3% in August
Washington, DC, September 18, 2019-Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,364,000, 12.3% above the revised July estimate of 1,215,000 and is 6.6% above the August 2018 rate of 1,279,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mohawk Launches T-Shirt Sale in Support of Susan G. Komen
Calhoun, GA, September 18, 2019—Mohawk is extending its long-standing commitment to finding a cure for breast cancer by fundraising for the Susan G. Komen Foundation with an exclusive t-shirt series featuring artwork by one of the company’s creative professionals.
Domotex USA Names 2019 Speakers: Yohn, Beaulieu and Dion
Chicago, IL, September 17, 2019-Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of Domotex USA, announced today that registration is open for the second annual Domotex USA trade show.
Industrial Production Up 0.6% in August
Washington, DC, September 17, 2019-Industrial production rose 0.6% in August after declining 0.1% in July, according to the Federal Reserve.
Builder Confidence Marks Year-High in September
Washington, DC, September 17, 2019-Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 68 in September from an upwardly revised August reading of 67, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Distributors Struggle to Find Help in Tight Labor Market, Says NAFCD
Chicago, IL, September 17, 2019—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) reports that an online survey of 190 distributors found that about 94% of distributors are struggling to find the right people in this tight labor market.
Commerce Dept. Imposes Duties on Ceramic Imports from China
Washington, DC, September 16, 2019--On September 10, the U.S. Commerce Department announced that it found that imports of ceramic tile from China are unfairly subsidized, and the agency imposed preliminary duties on them ranging from about 104% to 222%, reports Reuters.
LL Founder, Sullivan, Shelves Possibility of Buy-Back
Roanoke, VA, September 16, 2019—Lumber Liquidators' founder Tom Sullivan has shelved his bid to buy back the firm, citing the fact that the stock price has risen too high.
Creating Your Space Introduces Tru-Color Matching System
San Rafael, CA, September 16, 2019—Creating Your Space is pleased to announce its latest flooring technology marketing tool, the Tru-Color Matching System.