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Washington, DC, May 14, 2021—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for April 2021 were $619.9 billion, virtually unchanged from the previous month, and 51.2% above April 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ann Arbor, MI, May 14, 2021—Consumer sentiment slid 6.2% to 82.8 in May, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Lancaster, PA, May 14, 2021—Armstrong Flooring and Ohio Valley Flooring (OVF) announce that effective, July 3, OVF will no longer be distributing Armstrong Flooring products
Norwalk, CT, March 25, 2021-Metroflor Corporation announced that its SPC and WPC products achieve the requirements for Assure Certified-a program created by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and SCS Global Services (SCS) to ensure the continued growth and integrity of rigid core LVT marketed and sold in North America.
Washington, DC, May 14, 2021—U.S. import prices advanced 0.7% in April following a 1.4% increase in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Washington, DC, May 14, 2021--The value of wood flooring exports from China dropped 19% to $120 million in 2020, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Providence, RI, Apr. 26--Piecing together a house is getting more expensive for builders this spring as prices rise on construction materials, according to the Providence Journal.
Washington, DC, May 14, 2021—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for March was estimated at $1,638.2 billion, up 5.7% from February 2021 and was up 18.5% from March 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Atlanta, GA, May 7, 2021—Interface reported Q1 net sales of $253 million, down 12% versus $288 million in the prior year period.
New York City, NY, May 14, 2021—NYCxDESIGN and Caesarstone are pleased to announce the winning designers of IMPACTxDESIGN, an inaugural competition to showcase how design can enhance public space and foster engagement in New York City.