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Washington, DC, October 16, 2019-Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose three points to 71 in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Washington, DC, October 16, 2019-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for August was estimated at $1,463.9 billion, up 0.2% from July 2019 and was up 1.1% from August 2018.
Lancaster, PA, October 15, 2019- Ecore released updated floor impact sound test data for five surfaces that meet the new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E3133 standard.
Washington, DC, October 16, 2019-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2019 were $525.6 billion, a decrease of 0.3% from the previous month, but 4.1% above September 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Solon, OH, October 16, 2019-Tarkett has announced the launch of the Tarkett Atelier in New York City, officially opening October 30 with the Circular by Design panel discussion and exhibit.
Chattanooga, TN, October 16, 2019-Xpress Global Systems announces an expansion into eastern Pennsylvania by opening a new service center near Allentown, Pennsylvania to support growth in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets.
Dalton, GA, October 15, 2019--Kaleen Rugs will launch its new rug collaboration with HGTV star Hilary Farr at the High Point Market, which runs October 19 to 23 in High Point, North Carolina.
Dalton, GA, October 15, 2019-W.F. Taylor has named Paul K. Murfin as president, effective October 28.
Las Vegas, NV, October 15, 2019-Effective October 1, Hero Flooring’s Reade Palmer and Spartan Surfaces CEO Kevin Jablon have partnered to create Hero Finishes, an umbrella brand encompassing Hero Flooring and Hero Vertical.
Washington, DC October 12, 2019-In an initial step to reach a longer term trade agreement, the U.S. has delayed plans to increase tariffs on on the $250 billion in annual imports that includes flooring products.