Domotex Rolls Out New Model for Upcoming Shows
Hanover, DE, February 10, 2023—Domotex is introducing a rotating focus model for its upcoming shows.
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Milestone Releases Two New Carbon Neutral Collections
Clarksville, TN, February 10, 2023-Milestone has released two new entirely carbon neutral porcelain tile collections: Area 51 and Atelier.
Brooks Leaves Torlys to Serve as President of Watson's Building Supplies
Toronto, ON, February 10, 2023—Torlys, a global flooring company, has announced that Derek Brooks, senior vice president of sales & business development North America, will be departing the company as of February 22.
American Hardwood Export Council Hosting Events for Manufacturers
Washington, DC, February 10, 2023—The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has announced a series of events designed to help manufacturers export more hardwoods, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association (DHA).
Durkan's DSCVR Student Design Competition Accepting Submissions
Dalton, GA, February 10, 2023—Durkan, Mohawk Group Hospitality, is now accepting artwork submissions for its annual DSCVR Student Design Competition.
Housing Affordability Hits Record Low but Nears Turning Point
Washington, DC, February 9, 2023—Mirroring a steep rise in mortgage rates that began in the early part of 2022 and coupled with ongoing building material supply chain bottlenecks that increased construction costs, housing affordability posted three consecutive quarterly declines in 2022 and now stands at its lowest level since the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) began tracking it on a consistent basis in 2012.
U.S.-China Trade On the Rise, As Flooring Imports from China Decline
New York, NY, February 9, 2023-Despite security concerns, U.S. commerce with China is on the rise, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 13,000 in Week Ending February 4
Washington, DC, February 9, 2023—In the week ending February 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 196,000, an increase of 13,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 183,000, according to the Department of Labor.
KBIS Welcomed Record Number of Attendees to 2023 Event
Bethlehem, PA, February 9, 2023—The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), just had one of the most successful shows in its nearly 60-year history.
Mortgage Applications Rose 7.4% in Week Ending February 3
Washington, DC, February 8, 2023—Mortgage applications increased 7.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 3, 2023.