Domotex Announces Details of 2022 Event
Hannover, DE, July 14, 2021-As Domotex prepares to enter its 33rd season from January 13 to 16, 2022 in Hannover, Germany "Cover New Ground" has been announced as the show's keynote theme.
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Mortgage Applications Increased 16.0% in First Full Week of July
Washington, DC, July 14, 2021-Mortgage applications increased 16.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 9, 2021.
Donald Rado, Former CEO of All Tile, Has Died
Wood Dale, IL, July 14, 2021-Donald Rado, 89, former president and CEO of All Tile, died July 12.
NTCA Announces 2021 Five-Star Project of the Year Awardwinners
Orlando, FL, July 14, 2021—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) awarded three NTCA Five-Star Project of the Year awards to NTCA Five-Star Contractor members during a live awards ceremony on July 8 at the Coverings trade show, held in Orlando, Florida.
Engineered Floors & Mohawk Announce Price Increase
Chattanooga, TN, June 30, 2021-Engineered Floors and Mohawk have announced price increases due to increased raw material, labor and freight costs.
Producer Prices Rose 1.0% in June
Washington, DC, July 14, 2021-The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.0% in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Inside Edge Acquires JKP Flooring
Eagan, MN, July 13, 2021-Inside Edge has announced the acquisition of JKP Flooring, commercial flooring installation specialists based in Placentia, California.
June Consumer Prices Rose 0.6%, Highest Rate of Increase in 13 Years
Washington, DC, July 13, 2021—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Small Business Optimism Rose 2.9 Points to 102.5 in June
Washington, DC, July 13, 2021—The NFIB Optimism Index increased 2.9 points in June to 102.5, the first time the Index exceeded 100 since November 2020. Seven of the ten Index components improved and three declined. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased four points to 83.
Ceramics of Italy Accepting Applications for '21 Young Distributor Program
New York, NY, July 13, 2021-Ceramics of Italy is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Young Distributor Program, from which selected candidates will travel to Italy for Cersaie 2021.