Tile of Spain Announces Upcoming Digital Education Events
Miami, FL, April 15, 2020—Tile of Spain announces a number of upcoming digital opportunities showcasing the trends and innovations from Spanish ceramic manufacturers.
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Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Down 0.5% in February
Washington, DC, April 15, 2020-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for February was estimated at $1,464.2 billion, down 0.5% from January 2020, but was up 1.4% from February 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Michigan Governor Stops Sale of Flooring in Home Centers
Lansing, MI, April 14, 2020--An executive order put in place by Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer limits what items can be purchased in stores permitted to remain open during the pandemic, reports NBC 25 News.
Import Prices Declined 2.3% in March
Washington, DC, April 14, 2020—Prices for U.S. imports fell 2.3% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.7% decline the previous month.
AIA Reports on Pandemic's Negative Impact on Housing Market Activity
Washington, DC, April 14, 2020-The momentum building in the housing market since the Great Recession has completely reversed itself over the course of just a few weeks, according to a report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Furniture Industry Analyst Stump Comments on Activity in Pandemic
Charlotte, NC, April 14, 2020-Furniture industry analyst Stump offers the following report,
NWFA Announces Details of Virtual Wood Flooring Expo
St. Louis, Missouri, April 13, 2020-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced that its first-ever Virtual Wood Flooring Expo will be held April 29 to May 1.
Tuftco Building Safety Screens to Fight Coronavirus Spread
Chattanooga, TN, April 13, 2020—Tuftco is re-calibrating some operations to build safety screens to serve as a shield between individuals and lower the risk of Coronavirus spread, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Mannington Teams w/ Consolidated Carpet to Provide Sheet Vinyl for SUNY Hospital
Salem, NJ, April 13, 2020-Mannington Commercial delivered more than 12,700 square yards of heterogenous resilient sheet flooring to the SUNY College Old Westbury campus in New York to be installed in one of the latest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporary healthcare facilities last week.
Teknoflor Named Designated Recovery Supplier by GSA
Milwaukee, WI, April 13, 2020—The General Services Administration (GSA) designates Teknoflor as a disaster recovery supplier, with 21 heavily inventoried products on GSA schedules ready to ship.