Crossville Recognized as Eco-Leader by Green Builder Media
Crossville, TN, August 11, 2022—Crossville Inc. recently was recognized as an Eco-Leader by Green Builder Media.
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CCA Donates $50,000 to FCEF
Nashville, TN, August 11, 2022-During the closing event of CCA Global Partners summer convention at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the company announced a $50,000 donation to Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), a non-profit dedicated to attracting a new generation of flooring craftsman and installers.
Consumer Prices Flat in July but Remain at High Level
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.
Spain Led in Ceramic Imports to the U.S. in June
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.
Current Recession to Last 3 to 4 Quarters, Says ITR Economics
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.
Mortgage Applications Rose 0.2% in Week Ending August 5
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.
Phenix Becomes CCA Supplier
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.
Brodsky Honored at CCA Summer Convention
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.
Small Business Optimism Inched Up to 89.9 in July
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.
Priester Named Sr. Director, Public Affairs & Brand Strategy for HMTX
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.