Nox's LVT and LOOM+ Win iF Design Awards
Seoul, Korea, April 15, 2024—Nox announced that it won the iF Design Awards, the design award based in Germany.
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Consumer Sentiment Up 22.3% YOY in Early April
Ann Arbor, MI, April 12, 2024—Consumer sentiment declined 1.9% in early April to 77.9 but rose 22.3% YOY, according to preliminary estimates from the University of Survey of Consumers.
Import Prices Rose 0.4% in March, Export Prices Rose 0.3%
Washington, DC, April 12, 2024—Prices for U.S. imports advanced 0.4% in March following a 0.3% rise the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
ITR Economics Acquired by Crowe LLP
Chicago, IL, April 12, 2024- ITR Economics, the oldest privately held, continuously operating economic research and consulting firm in the U.S., has been acquired by Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm in the U.S. with offices around the world.
2024 Green Builder Sustainable Products of the Year Named
Lake City, CO, April 12, 2024-Green Builder Magazine has named the winners of its 2024 Green Builder Sustainable Products of the Year.
Remodeling Sentiment for Q1 Inched Down 1 Point to 66
Washington, DC, April 11, 2024—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q1 2024, posting a reading of 66, down one point compared to the previous quarter.
Producer Prices Rose 0.2% in March
Washington, DC, April 11, 2024—The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.2% in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Home Renovation Professionals Mildly Optimistic in Q2 Business
Palo Alto, April 11, 2024—More professionals anticipate business growth than declines in Q2 2024, with the Expected Business Activity Indicator reaching 58 points for both sectors, according to the Q2 2024 Houzz U.S. Renovation Barometer.
Välinge and Meisterwerke Form Partnership for 5G Dry
Viken, Sweden, April 11, 2024—Välinge Innovation's first European 5G Dry licensee, German flooring manufacturer Meisterwerke, has launched a collection of laminate floors with leakproof seams.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 11,000 in Week Ending April 6
Washington, DC, April 11, 2024—In the week ending April 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 211,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.