Producer Prices Rose 0.2% in March
Washington, DC, April 11, 2024—The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.2% in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Home Renovation Professionals Mildly Optimistic in Q2 Business
Palo Alto, April 11, 2024—More professionals anticipate business growth than declines in Q2 2024, with the Expected Business Activity Indicator reaching 58 points for both sectors, according to the Q2 2024 Houzz U.S. Renovation Barometer.
Välinge and Meisterwerke Form Partnership for 5G Dry
Viken, Sweden, April 11, 2024—Välinge Innovation's first European 5G Dry licensee, German flooring manufacturer Meisterwerke, has launched a collection of laminate floors with leakproof seams.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 11,000 in Week Ending April 6
Washington, DC, April 11, 2024—In the week ending April 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 211,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Tammy Henry Named National Director A&D Sales for Louisville Tile
Louisville, KY, April 11, 2024—Louisville Tile Distributors announced the promotion of Tammy Henry to national director of architectural & design (A&D) sales.
Consumer Prices Rose 3.5% YOY in March
Washington, DC, April 10, 2024-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, and over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 3.5% before seasonal adjustment, which the Wall Street Journal called "hotter than expected."
Ceramic Imports Declined 14.7% in First Two Months of 2024
New York, NY, April 10, 2024—In the first two months of 2024, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 26.3 million square meters, a decline of 14.7% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 30.9 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.
Mortgage Applications Rose 0.1% in Week Ending April 5
Washington, DC, April 10, 2024—Mortgage applications increased 0.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 5, 2024.
WIFI Adds Four New Board Members
Dalton, GA, April 10, 2024-Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI)-a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit that attracts, educates, and empowers women in the flooring industry-announced four flooring professionals were elected WIFI’s board of directors at the January board meeting.
Coverings Names 2024 Rock Star Awards Winners
Atlanta, GA, April 10, 2024––Coverings has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22 to 25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.