Stradwicks Carpet One Destroyed by Fire on May 7
North Bay, Ontario, May 10, 2024--Stradwicks Carpet One Floor & Home of North Bay, Ontario was destroyed by fire on May 7, according to BayToday.CA.
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Confindustria Ceramica Presents Thorntree with Distributor Award
New York, NY, May 10, 2024—Every year during Coverings, Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics) unveils the recipient of the North American Distributor Award, an annual award honoring an exemplary North American tile distributor, and Thorntree was selected as this year’s recipient for its exceptional service and commitment to promoting Italian ceramics in the market.
LL Flooring's Net Sales Down 21.7% in Q1, Net Loss of $29 Million
Richmond, VA, May 9, 2024—LL Flooring reported net sales of $188.5 million for Q1 2024, a decline of 21.7% compared to Q1 2023’s $240.7 million.
CARE Names 2023 Person and Recycler of the Year
Dalton, GA, May 9, 2024-CARE announced winners of the Person and Recycler of the Year Awards for 2023 on May 7 in conjunction with the organization’s 22nd Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana
Multifamily Market Confidence Declined In Q1 2024
Washington, DC, May 9, 2024--Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 22,000 in Week Ending May 4
Washington, DC, May 9, 2024—In the week ending May 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 231,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Mannington Announces 2024 National Merit Scholarship Winners
Salem, NJ, May 9, 2024—Mannington Mills is a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the underwriter of scholarships for children of our associates. This year’s scholarship recipients are Theodore Brown and Preston Green.
Ceramic Imports Declined 11.4% YOY in Q1 2024
New York, NY, May 8, 2024—In the first three months of the year, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 39.7 million square meters, a decline of 11.4% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 44.9 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.
Dodge Momentum Index Rose 6.1% in April to 173.9
Bedford, MA, May 8, 2024—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 6.1% in April to 173.9 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 164.0.
CCA Announces Summer Regional Meeting Schedule
Manchester, NH, May 8, 2024—The CCA Global Retail Group leadership team is embarking on a journey across the United States and Canada this summer.