Shaw Industries' Core Residential Brands Will Not Exhibit at Surfaces 2024
Dalton, GA, September 13, 2023-Shaw Industries will not exhibit its core residential brands at Surfaces 2024.
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Inflation Rose 0.6% in August, Up 3.7% Over Last 12 Months
Washington, DC, September 13, 2023-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.6% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.2% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, driven by gasoline prices.
U.S. Ceramic Consumption Declined 4.7% in Q2
Anderson, SC, September 13, 2023—U.S. ceramic tile consumption Q2 2023 YTD was down 4.7% by volume versus Q2 2022 YTD.
Mortgage Applications Declined 0.8% in Week Ending September 8
Washington, DC, September 13, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 8, 2023.
Mirage Celebrating 40 Years of Business
Saint-Georges, Quebec, September 13, 2023—Mirage—the Mirage, Vintage, Ten Oaks, and Parquets Alexandra brands hardwood flooring manufacturer—celebrates its 40th anniversary in September 2023.
Small Business Optimism Declined Slightly to 91.3 in August
Washington, DC, September 12, 2023—NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.6 of a point in August to 91.3, the 20th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.
CFI Develops Commercial Resilient Training Program
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2023—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announced the launch of its commercial resilient training program, designed to meet the evolving needs of flooring installers.
Bjelin Forms Partnership with Götenehus, Swedish Home Manufacturer
Helsingborg, Sweden, September 12, 2023-Bjelin has started a collaboration with Götenehus, one of Sweden's largest single-family house manufacturers.
Kahrs Americas Names Renee Tester Director of Marketing
Altamonte Spring, FL, September 9, 2023-Kahrs Americas hired Renee Tester as director of marketing. She will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives and driving the continued growth of Kahrs Americas’ business.
The Fed May Be Shifting Approach on Interest Rate Hikes
Washington, DC, September 11, 2023—"For more than a year, Federal Reserve policy makers were unanimous that they would rather raise interest rates too much than too little—that is how serious they considered the threat of persistently high inflation,” reports the Wall Street Journal.