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Washington, DC, August 10, 2022-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in July on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 1.3% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
New York, NY, August 10, 2022—In the month of June, Spain returned to first place in ceramic tile imports with four million square meters, followed by Italy (3.3 million square meters), Mexico (2.95 million square meters), Turkey (2.5 million square meters), India (2.2 million square meters), and Brazil (two million square meters), according to Grosser Consulting.
Nashville, TN, August 10, 2022-Connor Lokar, an economist with ITR Economics, reported at to the audience at the CCA Global Convention in Nashville, Tennessee that the U.S. is, indeed, in a recession.
Washington, DC, August 10, 2022—Mortgage applications increased 0.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 5, 2022.
Nashville, TN, August 10, 2022-Building on Mannington’s existing partnership with CCA Global, Phenix is now among the co-op’s suppliers. Mannington acquired the high-end carpet producer in 2019, adding residential soft surface to Mannington’s portfolio.
Nashville, TN, August 9, 2022-Howard Brodsky was honored August 8 at the opening session of the CCA Global summer convention, held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Washington, DC, August 9, 2022—NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.4 points in July to 89.9; however, it is the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98.
Norwalk, CT, August 9, 2022—HMTX Industries announced that Ellie Priester has been promoted to the new position of senior director, public affairs and brand strategy.
Washington, DC, August 9, 2022—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 4.6% in Q2 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 2.1% and hours worked increased 2.6%.
Washington, DC, August 9, 2022—INSTALL has announced two new Alliance Partners, Floorcloud and Spec-Intel.