Import Prices Declined 0.4% in September, Export Prices Down 0.7%
Washington, DC, October 16, 2024-Prices for U.S. imports declined 0.4% in September following a 0.2% decrease the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Mortgage Applications Down 17% in Week Ending October 11
Washington, DC, October 16, 2024—Mortgage applications decreased 17.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending October 11, 2024.
Victoria Reports Softness in First Half of 2024
Worcester, UK, October 16, 2024—"Victoria reported continued softness in flooring demand across its markets in its first half,” reports ShareCast.
TISE Offering Complementary Tabletop Space in StartUp Station
Las Vegas, NV, October 16, 2024—The International Surface Event (TISE), is offering complementary tabletop space in the “StartUp Station” Pavilion to companies new to the floorcovering, stone and tile markets.
Godlewski Named Director of Sales for Wonder Porcelain
Lebanon, TN, October 16, 2024--Dave Godlewski has joined Wonder Porcelain director of sales.
Nolan Named Chief Operating Officer for All Surfaces
Bloomington, MN, October 15, 2024—All Surfaces, a distributor of floorcoverings and flooring supplies, announced that Sean Nolan joined the company as its new chief operating officer.
Torlys Awarded Great Place to Work for Third Time
Toronto, ON, October 16, 2024-Torlys has been certified by Great Place To Work for a third time.
Construction Backlog Indicator Increased to 8.6 Months in September
Washington, DC, October 15, 2024—The Associated Builders and Contractors Construction (ABC) Backlog Indicator increased to 8.6 months in September, according to a survey conducted September 20 to October 4.
Carpet One Appoints New Advisory Council Members
Manchester, NH, October 15, 2024—Carpet One Floor & Home announced the appointment of four new members to its advisory council.
Hafer Named President of Adleta, Whitehurst Named EVP
Carrollton, TX, October 15, 2024-Adlet’s board of directors is pleased to announce the election of Matt Hafer as president of The Adleta Corporation and David Whitehurst as executive vice president, following the announcement of John Sher's retirement on October 9.