July Ceramic Imports Rose 36.6% in Dollars
New York, NY, September 10, 2021-Ceramic imports rose 36.6% YOY by dollar value in July, which is traditionally the strongest month for ceramic imports, according to Donato Consulting.
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Producer Prices Rose 0.7% in August
Washington, DC, September 10, 2021—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.7% in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
LL Flooring Opens Six New Stores
Richmond, VA, September 10, 2021—LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, recently opened six new stores, bringing its total store count to 422.
Residential Construction Continues Move to Suburbs, Exurbs
Washington, DC, September 10, 2021—Residential construction continued to shift toward the suburbs and lower-cost markets, and this trend is especially pronounced within the multifamily sector, according to the latest Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
CFI Expands Membership Opportunities
Forney, TX, September 10, 2021—The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) has announced expanded membership opportunities.
Mohawk Implements Temporary Hard Surface Import Freight Surcharge
Calhoun, GA, September 9, 2021-Mohawk will implement a temporary import freight surcharge on imported hard surface products in the amount of $0.07 per square foot with orders and shipments on or after October 4.
Anytime Flooring Joins Fuse
Laguna Niguel, CA, September 9, 2021—Fuse Alliance announced that Anytime Flooring has joined the network as a new member.
ABC Carpet & Home Preps for Bankruptcy
New York, NY, September 9, 2021-New York furniture and area rug purveyor ABC Carpet & Home plans to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as Thursday and warned employees of impending layoffs after struggling to keep up with costs amid the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Bloomberg.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 35K in Week Ending September 4
Washington, DC, September 9, 2021-In the week ending September 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 310,000, a decrease of 35,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Crossville Sponsors Flower Magazine Showhouse
Crossville, TN, September 9, 2021-Domestic tile manufacturer Crossville, Inc. is a tile supplier and sponsor of this year’s Flower Magazine Showhouse located near Birmingham, Alabama.