Unilin Forms Partnership with Centexbel
Waregem, Belgium, April 16, 2024—Unilin announces its partnership with Centexbel, a pioneer in biobased polymer research.
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Elizabeth Lambert Named NTCA 2024 Tile Person of the Year
Jackson, MS, April 16, 2024-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced that Elizabeth Lambert, co-owner of Lambert Tile and Stone in Eagle, Colorado, as the recipient of the 2024 Tile Person of the Year Award.
National Apartment Rent Rises to $1,987 in March
Atlanta, GA, April 16, 2024-The national median price of an apartment in March was $1,987, according to Rent.com.
XL Brands Chooses BPI as Southwestern Distributor
Wauwatosa, WI, April 16, 2024-XL Brands, a provider of professional flooring adhesive solutions, is now available for purchase through BPI.
Wall Street Hoping OPEC Will Keep Oil Prices Under $100/Barrel
New York, NY, April 16, 2024-"The specter of a widening war in the Middle East has put $100-a-barrel oil back on the table,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “But Wall Street is looking elsewhere in the region for hints about how high prices could go.
RM Interiors Expands into Kansas City
Kansas City, MO, April 16, 2024—RM Interiors (RMI Flooring), a flooring installation company, has announced its expansion into Kansas City.
Latricrete to Sponsor Turner Motorsport SRO GT World Challenge
Bethany, CT, April 16, 2024-Laticrete and Turner Motorsport have announced a new partnership for the upcoming 2024 SRO GT World Challenge, with Laticrete serving as the primary sponsor for the #29 BMW M4 GT3 co-driven by Justin Rothberg and Robby Foley.
Retail Sales Rose 4% YOY in March
Washington, DC, April 15, 2024—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for March 2024 were $709.6 billion, up 0.7% from the previous month, and up 4.0% above March 2023, according to the Department of Labor.
Builder Confidence Steady in March at 51
Washington, DC, April 15, 2024—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 51 in April, unchanged from March, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Economists Feeling Optimistic about U.S. Economy
New York, NY, April 15, 2024—"It has been two years since forecasters felt this good about the economic outlook,” according to the Wall Street Journal.