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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.

All Bay Area Floors' Owner Sentenced for Withholding Overtime Pay

San Jose, CA, May 8, 2024—Martin Helda, owned of All Bay Area Floors, has been sentenced to four months in jail and ordered to pay over $580,000 in restitution after shorting his employees $1 million in overtime wages, reports MSN.

Mortgage Applications Rose 2.6% in Week Ending May 3

Washington, DC, May 8, 2024-Mortgage applications increased 2.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 3, 2024.

CFA & Consumer Reports Support Labeling on Floor Slip Resistance

Washington, DC, May 8, 2024-Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and Consumer Reports commented on a petition requesting rulemaking to mandate testing and labeling regarding flooring slip resistance.

Master Craft Floors Celebrating 50 Years of Business

Plymouth, MI, May 8, 2024—Master Craft Floors is celebrating 50 years of business in 2024.

E-Commerce Bolsters Brick-and-Mortar Business

New York, NY, May 8, 2024—"Store owners once viewed e-commerce as a mounting threat to their survival. Now, more bricks-and-mortar stores are thriving after integrating their properties with the online shopping experience,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Mark Lukianchuk Named General Manager for Cyncly Flooring Solutions