Lamosa Announces U.S.-Focused Porcelain Program
Dallas, TX, March 12, 2019-The Lamosa Group, which is one of the largest manufacturers in the world of ceramic tile, is proud to announce its entry into the United States market with Lamosa USA.
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CRI Issues New Carpet Cleaning Standards
Dalton, GA, March 12, 2019-The Carpet and Rug Institute, Inc. has announced the publication of the CRI 204 Commercial Carpet Standard for Maintenance and Cleaning and CRI 205 Residential Carpet Standard for Maintenance and Cleaning.
Small Business Optimism Inched up to 101.7 in February
Washington, DC, March 12, 2019-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index improved modestly in February, increasing 0.5 points to 101.7.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.2% in February
Washington, DC, March 12, 2019—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after being unchanged in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Tile of Spain Unveils Coverings Agenda
Miami, FL, March 12, 2019—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER), announces its schedule for Coverings 2019, held April 9 to 12 in Orlando, Florida.
Coverings Announces 30th Anniversary Events
Arlington, VA, March 12, 2019—Coverings will feature a wide range of interactive onsite experiences, including expanded favorites like the Installation & Design Experience and new activations in celebration of its 30th Anniversary.
Retail Sales Rose 2.3% YOY in January
Washington, DC, March 11, 2019—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for January 2019 were $504.4 billion, an increase of 0.2% from the previous month and 2.3% above January 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Homeownership Rates Trending Upwards
Washington, DC, March 11, 2019-The prediction that America would eventually become a nation of renters is not proving true, according to a Washington Post article by Andrew Van Dam entitled, “It turns out Americans weren’t ready to become a nation of renters. Homeownership is back in.”
Fuse Announces Member & Supplier Award Winners
Laguna Niguel, CA, March 11, 2019–Fuse Alliance reported record-breaking attendance of more than 350 people from the United States and Canada at Rise of the Contractor, the organization’s annual conference held recently in Orlando.
Spain's Tile Exports to U.S. Rose 11.8% in 2018
Castellón, Spain, March 11, 2019—ASCER, the Spanish Association of Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturers, released its summary for the 2018 year-end at its traditional international press conference at Cevisama, which revealed a sharp hike in U.S. sales (+11,8%), which ranks second on the list of Tile of Spain’s export markets. The American continent accounts for 18,3% of exports.