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Chesterfield, MO, October 14, 2024—The wood flooring industry is optimistic for growth in 2025, with more than 60% of respondents in our annual National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Industry Outlook survey expecting sales to increase, reports Hardwood Floors Magazine. About a third expect sales to stay the same in 2025 versus 2024.
Charlotte, NC, October 14, 2024—Several of the big homebuilders in the U.S. are aiming to turnover inventory heading into the new year with a mix of price cuts and special financing offers, reports Builder Magazine.
Maryland Heights, MO, October 14, 2024-Flooring industry veteran David Sheehan has been named CEO of Schattdecor.
Washington, DC, October 11, 2024-Construction input prices decreased 0.9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
Washington, DC, October 11, 2024-The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Seattle, WA, October 11, 2024—Zillow is introducing climate risk data, provided by First Street, the standard for climate risk financial modeling, on for-sale property listings across the U.S. Home shoppers will gain insights into five key risks—flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality—directly from listing pages, complete with risk scores, interactive maps and insurance requirements.
Dalton, GA, October 11, 2024—The Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI) has announced the winners of the second round of scholarships, bringing total awarded this year to $43,000 invested in 13 professionals in the flooring sector.
Washington, DC, October 10, 2024—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in August and July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Los Angeles, CA, October 10, 2024-Transom Capital Group has announced the formation of Artivo Surfaces, the new parent company for Virginia Tile and Galleher.
Cypress, TX, October 10, 2024 – Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance has announced the addition of three new members to its network: North Coast Floor & Tile, Cal Coast Commercial Flooring, and Ray’s Flooring Specialists.