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Inflation Ticks Up Again in June

Inflation Ticks Up Again in June

Washington, DC, July 15, 2025-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in June, after rising 0.1% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.

Builders Shift Toward More Compact Lots in 2024 as Shortages Bite

Builders Shift Toward More Compact Lots in 2024 as Shortages Bite

Washington, DC, July 15, 2025-In 2024, most new single-family detached homes sold in the U.S. sat on increasingly smaller parcels, marking the continuation of a multi-year trend toward compact "spec" construction, according to a new analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) of U.S. Census Bureau data.

Starnet Names Top 5 Distributors

Starnet Names Top 5 Distributors

Columbus, OH, July 14, 2025-Starnet, the largest group of commercial flooring contractors in North America, has named its Top 5 Regional Distributors for 2025, recognizing their continued leadership and contribution to the strength of the network.

Cersaie 2025 Returns to Bologna with New Layouts

Cersaie 2025 Returns to Bologna with New Layouts

Bologna, Italy, July 14, 2025-Cersaie, the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, will return to Bologna from September 22-26 with a focus on innovation, international expansion and sustainability.