U.S. Tile Consumption Increased in Q3 2022, Despite Rising Prices
Anderson, SC, January 19, 2023--Through 3Q 2022, total U.S. ceramic tile consumption was up 1.3% by volume year over year, reports the Tile Council of North America.
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Industrial Production Dipped in December
Washington, DC, January 19, 2023--Industrial production decreased 0.7% in December and 1.7% at an annual rate in the fourth quarter, according to the Federal Reserve.
Vinyl Institute Establishes Grant Program for PVC Recycling
Washington, DC, January 19, 2023--The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, announces the formation of VIABILITY, an industry-wide recycling grant program aimed at accelerating post-consumer PVC recycling across the country.
Spartan Surfaces Expands into Southern California
Bel Air, MD, January 19, 2023--Spartan Surfaces has expanded into Southern California with Ismael "Ish" Calzada at the helm.
Karndean's Abstract Collection Wins Platinum ADEX Product Award
Export, PA, January 19, 2023--Karndean Designflooring has received platinum status for its Opus Abstract product ranges in the Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX).
Registration Opens for 2023 CARE Conference in Orlando
Dalton, GA, January 18, 2023--Registration is now open for CARE's 21st annual conference, being held April 25 to 26, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel in Florida.
Bruce Jones Receives Inaugural Tom Jennings Champion Award
Dalton, GA, January 19, 2023--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces that Bruce Jones is the first recipient of the Tom Jennings Champion Award.
Consumer Price Index Decreases in December as Inflation Moderates
Washington, DC, January 18, 2023--The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
Builder Confidence Improved in January
Washington, DC, January 18, 2023--A modest drop in interest rates helped to end a string of 12 straight monthly declines in builder confidence levels, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Consumer Spent Less at Retail This Holiday Season
Washington, DC, January 18, 2023--U.S. consumers cut back on retail spending at the height of the holiday season as consumers spent less on vehicles, in popular gift categories and furniture, reports The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).