Shaw Adds Freight Surcharge to LVT Products
Dalton, GA, October 18, 2021—Shaw Industries has announced a freight surcharge on LVT products, effective November 1.
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Fall High Point Market Underway Now in North Carolina
High Point, NC, October 18, 2021-The High Point Market is currently underway in High Point, North Carolina, running through October 20.
Roppe & Flexco Products Earn Environmental Designation from Vizient
Fostoria, OH, October 18, 2021—Roppe Holding Company has received an Environmentally Preferred Sourcing designation for its Roppe and Flexco flooring products from Vizient, the nation's largest member-driven healthcare performance improvement company.
Starnet Names Winners of 2021 People's Choice Awards
Columbus, OH, October 18, 2021—Starnet has revealed the People’s Choice Award Winners for its 2021 Starnet Design Awards.
Industrial Production Slid 1.3% in September
Washington, DC, October 18, 2021--Industrial production fell 1.3% in September after moving down 0.1% in August; output was previously reported to have risen 0.4% in August, according to the Federal Reserve.
Mullican Launches Flooring Installer Photo Contest
Johnson City, TN, October 18, 2021—Mullican Flooring has teamed up with industry partners to launch a new Flooring Installer photo contest today.
Custom Building Products Adds Educational Component to Website
Santa Fe Springs, CA, October 18, 2021—To further support professional development and continuing education, Custom Building Products has introduced Custom Technical University (CTU) Online Anytime via its newly redesigned website.
Retail Sales Rose 0.7% in September, Up 13.9% YOY
Washington, DC, October 15, 2021-September retail sales 2021 rose 0.7% to $625.4 billion from the previous month and 13.9% above September 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q3 Remodeling Sentiment Up 5 Points YOY to 87
Washington, DC, October 15, 2021- The Q3 remodel index posted a reading of 87, up five points the prior year, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
Consumer Sentiment Down 1.9% to 71.4 in Early October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 15, 2021-Consumer sentiment slid 1.9% to 71.4 in early October, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.