Producer Prices Rose 1.4% in March
Washington, DC, April 13, 2022—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4% in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported
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Investors Continue Homebuying Frenzy, a Boon to Builders
New York, NY, April 13, 2022—Investors who buy and then rent new homes are fast becoming a favorite customer of the homebuilder industry, reports the Wall Street Journal.
NTCA Names 2022 Five-Star Project of the Year Winners
Las Vegas, NV, April 13, 2022—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) awarded four NTCA Five-Star Project of the Year awards to NTCA Five-Star Contractor members during a live awards ceremony on April 7 at the Coverings trade show, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Record Amount of Commercial Space to Open Up This Year
New York, NY, April 13, 2022—A record amount of U.S. office space is hitting the market this year due to a jump in lease expirations, putting property owners in a bind and threatening to leave banks and other lenders stuck with more troubled loans, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Emser Wins Two Comparably Awards for Second Year
Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 2022-For the second year, Emser Tile won two 2022 awards from Comparably.com for best operations team and best sales team.
Randy Weis to Be Honored for Charitable Work with Pajama Program
New York, NY, April 13, 2022-On May 5, Randy Weis, president of sales with Diverzify, will be honored in New York City by the Pajama Program, for his many contributions to this non-profit, which works to give children in need a safe and healthy night’s sleep.
NWFA Expo Starts Today in Tampa
Tampa, FL, April 12, 2022—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) expo starts today in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Convention Center.
Consumer Prices Rose 1.2% in March to 40-Year High
Washington, DC, April 12, 2022—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.2% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Inflation Supplants Labor as Top Concern for Small Businesses
Washington, DC, April 12, 2022—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in March by 2.4 points to 93.2, the third consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98.
Galleher Names Schauwecker Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Santa Fe Springs, CA, April 12, 2022—Galleher, a west coast flooring distributor, added Mark Schauwecker as director of financial planning and analysis.