Consumer Sentiment Posts Slight Decline in Early April
Ann Arbor, MI, April 12, 2019—Consumer sentiment fell 1.5% to 96.9 in early April, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Schluter's Dale Kempster Named NTCA Tile Person of the Year
Orlando, FL, April 12, 2019—Dale Kempster of Schluter Systems has been recognized as the NTCA Tile Person of The Year.
Coverings Names Winners of 2019 Best Booth Awards
Orlando, FL, April 12, 2019—Coverings announced the winners of its 2019 Best Booth Awards. The program recognizes outstanding booths based on their design, creativity, display of product, use of space and overall presentation.
Import Prices Rose 0.6% in March
Washington, DC, April 12, 2019—U.S. import prices increased 0.6% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 1.0% rise in February.
Lower-Cost Homes Should Fair Well in Spring Market, Says NAR
Washington, DC, April 11, 2019-Sellers of houses near or below the U.S. median price of about $250,000 are going to see strong demand in the spring selling season, said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, while the high end of the market-homes priced above $750,000-will have a tougher time, reports HousingWire.
Producer Prices Edged Up 0.6% in March
Washington, DC, April 11, 2019-The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.6% in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Aspecta NA Commits to Using UPS Carbon Neutral Shipping
Norwalk, CT, April 11, 2019-To continuously improve Aspecta North America’s sustainability programs, effective April 1, all domestic Aspecta sample and collateral courier packages will be shipped via UPS carbon neutral shipping.
TCNA—Mexico Launching New Mexico City-Based Tradeshow
México City, MX, April 11, 2019-Tile Council of North America-Mexico has launched a new tradeshow, premiering in October 2019 at the Expo Santa Fe, which is located in the heart of Mexico City’s modern business district.
Graf Custom Hardwood Earns NWFA/ NOFMA Mill Certification
St. Louis, MO, April 11, 2019—Graf Custom Hardwood in Portsmouth, Ohio is the latest company to earn NWFA/ NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association.
TISE Launching Shanghai Show in Late 2019
Dallas, TX, April 10, 2019--The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is in development on a surface and design trade event in Asia for late 2019.