Gres Aragón Develops Ceramic Cooling System, cSNAP
Teruel, Spain, July 18, 2023—Ceramic manufacturer Gres Aragón has collaborated with Harvard University on a new ceramic system for cooling indoor spaces.
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Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 0.2% in May
Washington, DC, July 18, 2023—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,822.1 billion, up 0.2% from April 2023, but was down 1.8% from May 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Wall Street Believes Inflation is Subsiding
New York, NY, July 17, 2023-"Wall Street is more convinced than ever that inflation is subsiding,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Flooring Sales Trends for 2023
Chattanooga, TN, July 17, 2023-Floor Focus’ Survey 2023: What the Retailers Think, in the July 2023 issue of Floor Focus, shows residential flooring category trends among independent retailers over a five-year period.
AHF Forms Partnership with William M. Bird for Contract Brand
Mountville, PA, July 17, 2023—AHF Products has announced it is partnering with William M. Bird to represent the company’s comprehensive commercial flooring portfolio under the AHF Contract brand.
Shaw Floors to Exhibit at PetCon
Dalton, GA, July 17, 2023-Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw, will be exhibiting at PetCon.
Aquafil USA Makes Donation to Cartersville High School AV Program
Cartersville, GA, July 17, 2023-The Cartersville High School (CHS) Audio/Video (AV) Technology pathway is set to receive a major upgrade over the summer thanks to a $20,000 donation from Aquafil USA.
Consumer Sentiment Up 12.7% in Early July
Ann Arbor, MI, July 14, 2023—Consumer sentiment rose 12.7% to 72.6 in early July, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Import Prices Fell 0.2% in June, Export Prices Down 0.9%
Washington, DC, July 14, 2023— The price index for U.S. imports fell 0.2% in June following a 0.4% decline in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Remodeling Market Index Declined Two Points to 68 in Q2
Washington, DC, July 14, 2023—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q2, posting a reading of 68, edging down two points compared to the previous quarter.