Consumer Sentiment Down 10.5% in Early March
Ann Arbor, MI, March 14, 2025—Consumer sentiment declined 10.5% to 57.9 in early March, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Construction Input Prices Up 0.6% in February
Washington, DC, March 14, 2025—Construction input prices increased 0.6% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
AHF Reorganizes Commercial Sales Teams
Mountville, PA, March 14, 2025-AHF Products announced a strategic reorganization of its commercial sales teams to enhance customer offerings and expand nationwide coverage.
MSI Opens Nashville Showroom
Orange, CA, March 14, 2025—M S International (MSI), a supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, has announced the grand opening of the MSI Nashville Area Showroom and Distribution Center.
Ceramic Imports Jumped 18.5% by Dollar Value in January
New York, NY, March 13, 2025-In January, ceramic imports were up 17.5% in quantity and 18.5% in dollars, reports Grosser Consulting.
EU Laminate Sales for 2024 Down 1.44%, Up 7.3% to U.S.
Brussels, Belgium, March 13, 2025-European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) total sales for 2024 amount to 313.459.786 m², down only 1.44% from 2023.
Producer Prices Flat in February
Washington, DC, March 13, 2025—The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in February, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dodge Momentum Index Rose 0.7% in February
Boston, MA, March 13, 2025—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 0.7% in February to 225.6 (2000=100) from the revised January reading of 223.9. Over the month, commercial planning increased 3.3% while institutional planning fell 4.6%.
Reddi Acquires Great American Hardwood Flooring of Wichita
Wichita, KS, March 13, 2025—Reddi has acquired Great American Hardwood Flooring, both based in Wichita, Kansas.
Consumers of All Income Levels Impacted by Economic Stress
New York, NY, March 13, 2025-"American consumers have had a lot to fret about so far this year, between never-ending tariff headlines, stubborn inflation and most recently, fresh fears about a recession. These concerns seem to be hitting spending by both rich and poor, across necessities and luxuries, all at once,” reports the Wall Street Journal.