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Design & Construction Week Cancelled for 2021, Going Virtual

Washington, DC, October 12, 2020—Due to health and safety concerns and ongoing travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) regretfully announce that the eighth annual Design & Construction Week (DCW) featuring NAHB’s International Builders’ Show (IBS) and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will no longer be an on-site event. Instead, the two groups are planning a robust, all-virtual event.

70% of Exhibitors to Open Doors for High Point Market, Launching Tomorrow

High Point, NC, October 12, 2020—The Fall 2020 High Point Market opens tomorrow in High Point, North Carolina, and 70% of active exhibitor profiles have confirmed their doors will be open for the event.

Imports Hit Record High This Summer as Consumers Resumed Buying

Washington, DC, October 9, 2020—Imports reached an all-time high this summer as retail sales bounced back from the pandemic and merchants replenished inventories and stocked up early for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Mirage Fall 2020 Rebate Sale Now Underway

Saint-Georges, Quebec, October 9, 2020 – The Mirage Fall 2020 Rebate Sale is now underway, taking place across the United States at all participating Mirage dealers from October 15 to November 30.

Initial Jobless Claims Fell by 9,000 Last Week

Washington, DC, October 8, 2020—In the week ending October 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 840,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

Schönox Announces Partnership with PayFin Distribution

Santa Rosa Beach, FL, October 8, 2020-Schönox HPS North America and PayFin Distribution announced their partnership to provide the full line of Schönox subfloor products to the Florida Panhandle.

Greenbuild Global Health & Wellness Summit Slated for October 22

London, UK, October 8, 2020—The Second Annual Greenbuild Global Health & Wellness Summit will take place October 22.

Diverse Group of Designers Creating Virtual Showhouse at High Point Market

High Point, NC, October 9, 2020-International Market Centers (IMC) announced that nine designers with diverse backgrounds, design experiences and global perspectives will participate in its Virtual Showhouse for Fall 2020 High Point Market.

Sean Swanson Named VP of Growth & Strategy for Spartan Surfaces

Bel Air, MD, October 8, 2020—Sean Swanson has joined the Spartan team as VP of growth and strategy.

Mortgage Applications Rose 4.6% Last Week

Washington, DC, October 7, 2020-Mortgage applications increased 4.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 2, 2020.