Today's Flooring News

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Daltile's TX Sales Service Centers Now Carrying Supercap

Dallas, TX, August 23, 2018—Daltile is now selling the instant leveling process Supercap, by Laticrete, throughout its Texas-based Daltile Sales Service Centers.

CARE Submits Five-Year Plan to CalRecycle

Dalton, GA, August 23, 2018-CARE staff submitted a revised Five-Year Plan to CalRecycle on August 17.

Lowe's Increased Sales & Earnings in Q2 and First Half

Mooresville, NC, August 22, 2018—For Q2 2018, Lowe’s reported a net sales increase of 7% compared to Q2 2017.

Laticrete Acquires Remaining Interest in Laticrete Supercap

Bethany, CT, August 22, 2018-Laticrete International has acquired the remaining interest in the Laticrete Supercap joint venture to fully integrate the businesses under one umbrella and invest additional resources to accelerate growth momentum.

Existing-Home Sales Fell 0.7% in July

Washington, DC, August 22, 2018—Total existing-home sales decreased 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.34 million in July from 5.38 million in June, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Flooring Players Set to Testify at Chinese Tariff Hearings This Week

Washington, DC, August 22, 2018-The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is holding public hearings regarding proposed tariffs on approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese products, and floorcovering industry players are testifying both in support of and in opposition to the tariffs. Hearings began August 20 and will continue today as well as August 23, 24 and 27.