Consumer Sentiment Up 12.7% in Early July
Ann Arbor, MI, July 14, 2023—Consumer sentiment rose 12.7% to 72.6 in early July, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Import Prices Fell 0.2% in June, Export Prices Down 0.9%
Washington, DC, July 14, 2023— The price index for U.S. imports fell 0.2% in June following a 0.4% decline in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Remodeling Market Index Declined Two Points to 68 in Q2
Washington, DC, July 14, 2023—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q2, posting a reading of 68, edging down two points compared to the previous quarter.
Registration Opens for 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention
Chicago, IL, July 14, 2023—Registration for the 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is officially open.
Germany Loosens Economic Embrace with China
New York, NY, July 14, 2023—"For decades, selling to China has been a key ingredient in Germany’s recipe for economic success. Now, Berlin wonders if its partner has gotten too close for comfort,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Milliken Names Patrick Keese President of Floorcovering
Spartanburg, SC, July 12, 2023-Milliken & Company named Patrick Keese as its executive vice president and president of its floorcovering business.
HMTX Unites Teknoflor & Aspecta as HMTX Commercial
Norwalk, CT, June 13, 2023—HMTX Industries announced that the company has merged its Teknoflor and Aspecta commercial flooring brands’ North American go-to-market strategies into HMTX Commercial.
Shaw's EcoWorx Earns Works with WELL Mark
Dalton, GA, July 13, 2023-Shaw has earned license to the Works with WELL mark for its EcoWorx carpet tile products available from Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial and Shaw Contract globally.
TISE Adds New Locations for National Installer of the Year Competition
Dallas, TX, July 13, 2023—The National Installer of the Year competition from The International Surface Event (TISE) is on the road again in 2023 with the regionals competition, adding new locations for competitions and expanded prize offerings for competitors.
Unique Loom Names David Jolley VP of Sales
Fort Mill, SC, July 13, 2023—Unique Loom has announced the hire of David Jolley as its vice president of sales.