Consumer Sentiment Virtually Flat in Early January
Ann Arbor, MI, January 10, 2025—Consumer sentiment declined 1.1% to 73.2 in early January, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Fuse Adds New Board Members: Beyer, Schuneman & Webster
Cypress, TX, January 9, 2025—Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance is excited to announce the appointment of three new board members: Nichole Beyer, Yaicha Schuneman, and Mike Webster.
Employment Rose by 256,000 Jobs in Dec., Unemployment Flat
Washington, DC, January 10, 2025-Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 256,000 in December, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Unilin Rolls Out New Bevel Technology Using Kono Equipment
Waregem, Belgium, January 10, 2025-Unilin Technologies announces the launch of a production process for pressed bevels in SPC flooring.
New Dept. of Ag Program Supports Wood Processing Facilities
Sterling, VA, January 10, 2025-The Department of Agriculture unveiled a new program to support wood processing facilities, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Adex Announces 2025 Platinum Flooring Winners
Woodland Hills, CA,January 10, 2025--Adex (Award for Design Excellence) has announced the winners of 2025 Platinum awards:
Southwest Flooring Market Begins Today in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX, January 9, 2025-The Southwest Flooring Market kicks off today in Arlington, Texas in the new Loews Arlington Convention Center.
Ceramic Imports Declined 4.1% in First 11 Months of 2024
New York, NY, January 9, 2025-In the months January to November 2024, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 163.7 million square meters, a decline of 4.1% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 170.7 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.
Dodge Momentum Index Rose 10.2% in December
Boston, MA, January 9, 2024—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 10.2% in December to 212.0 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 192.3.
Dall Named President of RD Weis
New York, NY, January 9, 2025—Kelly Dall has been named president of RD Weis.