AFT Releases Training Schedule for Second Half of 2024
Rockwall, TX, August 8, 2024—Advanced Flooring Technology (AFT) has released its training schedule for the balance of 2024.
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Mortgage Applications Rose 6.9% in Week Ending August 2
Washington, DC, August 7, 2024-Mortgage applications increased 6.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending August 2, 2024.
Luxury Home Value Growth Outpacing Typical Homes
Seattle, WA, August 7, 2024—Luxury home value growth, which has consistently lagged the market's middle tier over the past several years, has now outpaced appreciation on typical homes for five consecutive months, a new Zillow analysis shows.
Sheoga Hardwood Flooring Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification
Saint Charles, MO, August 7, 2024-Sheoga Hardwood Flooring is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association.
Trade Deficit Narrowed to $73.1 Billion in June
Washington, DC, August 6, 2024—The goods and services deficit was $73.1 billion in June, down $1.9 billion from $75.0 billion in May, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Laurel Hurd Named to Forbes' 2024 50 Over 50 List
New York, NY, August 6, 2024—Laurel Hurd, CEO of Interface, was included in Forbes 50 > 50: Innovation list, which celebrates women over the age of 50 who are leading in their respective fields.
Fall 2024 High Point Market Slated for Late October
High Point, NC, August 6, 2024—The fall 2024 High Point Market will take place October 26 to 30 in High Point, North Carolina.
Interface Q2 Net Sales Up 5.2%, Earnings Up 4.3%
Atlanta, GA, August 5, 2024-Interface has reported that Q2 2024 net sales were $346.6 million, up 5.2% versus $329.6 million in the prior year period.
Floor and Décor's Q2 Sales Down 0.2%, Earnings Down 20.7%
Atlanta, GA, August 5, 2024-Floor and Décor reported net sales of $1.1133 billion for Q2 2024, a decrease of 0.2% from $1.136 billion in Q2 2023. Comparable store sales decreased 9.0%.
Construction Industry Added 25,000 Jobs in July
Washington, DC, August 5, 2024—The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.