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Washington, DC, November 17, 2020—In another sign that housing continues to lead the economy forward, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 90 in November, shattering the previous all-time of 85 recorded in October, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Atlanta, GA, November 17, 2020--The Home Depot has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HD Supply.
Mountville, PA, November 17, 2020—AHF Products has announced it will increase prices on hardwood products in the U.S. and Canada effective on January 1.
Flowood, MS, November 17, 2020—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is pleased to recognize Mary Yocum of Schluter Systems as the recipient of the 2020 Joe A. Tarver Service to the Industry Award.
Washington, DC, November 17, 2020—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for October 2020 were $553.3 billion, an increase of 0.3% from the previous month, and 5.7% above October 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, November 17, 2020—Industrial production rose 1.1% in October, according to the Federal Reserve.
Washington, DC, November 17, 2020—U.S. import prices edged down 0.1% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, after rising 0.2% the previous month.
Washington, DC, November 17, 2020-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for September was estimated at $1,465.1 billion, up 0.6% from August 2020 and was up 0.8% from September 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Clarksville, TN, November 16, 2020—The Tennessee Recycling Coalition named Florim USA winner of the 2020 Business Recycler of the Year.
New York, NY, November 16, 2020—The pandemic’s disruptions have transformed how American consumers behave by accelerating their embrace of digital commerce, and the changes are likely to prove permanent, reports the Wall Street Journal.