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Bjelin Grows U.S. Team

Bjelin Grows U.S. Team

Helsingborg, Sweden, July 17, 2024—Bjelin has significantly expanded its U.S. team from ten to 25 members over the past year in response to increased demand for the company’s flooring products.

Homebuilder Confidence Declined 1 Point to 42 in July

Homebuilder Confidence Declined 1 Point to 42 in July

Washington, DC, July 16, 2024—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 42 in July, down one point from June, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

June Retail Sales Flat from May but Up 2.3% YOY

June Retail Sales Flat from May but Up 2.3% YOY

Washington, DC, July 16, 2024—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2024 were $704.3 billion, virtually unchanged from the previous month but up 2.3% above June 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

NWFA Announces Inaugural Leadership Development Summit

NWFA Announces Inaugural Leadership Development Summit

St. Charles, MO, July 16, 2024—The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) inaugural Leadership Development Summit will take place from October 10 to 12 at Live! by Loews – Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri.