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Washington, DC, December 15, 2022—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for October was estimated at $1,859.5 billion, up 0.8% from September 2022 and was up 10.1% from October 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Nashville, TN, December 14, 2022-Jeff Lorberbaum, CEO of Mohawk, spoke to the 800 retailer attendees at the Nashville, Tennessee Edge Summit.
Hamont, Belgium, December 14, 2022—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced the termination of two license agreements. One with Shanghai Hanna Material Co. Ltd. and the other with Anhui Hanhua Building Materials Technology Co. Ltd.
Washington, DC, December 14, 2022—U.S. import prices decreased 0.6% in November following a 0.4% drop the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Washington, DC, December 14, 2022—The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, released the 2022 edition of its annual sustainability report, titled Connecting Our Industry to Reach Our Potential.
Nashville, TN, December 13, 2022-The second Mohawk Edge meeting began yesterday in Nashville, Tennessee at the Opryland Hotel, running through Thursday.
Washington, DC, December 13, 2022—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.4% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.1% before seasonal adjustment.
Florence, AL, December 13, 2022-Schönox HPS North America and Sika Corporation further strengthened their strategic alliance, announcing Sika’s minority investment in the Florence, Alabama-based firm.
Dalton, GA, December 13, 2022—Shaw reports its St. Jude Memphis Marathon Team has raised more than $467,000 and counting to support the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Richmond, VA, December 13, 2022—LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, provided a business update in advance of investor meetings, noting the company’s plans to slow new store openings and recommence share repurchases in 2023 under its existing share repurchase program.