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In the week ending August 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 232,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. Read More

Construction spending during July 2022 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,777.3 billion, 0.4% below the revised June estimate of $1,784.3 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More

The number of job openings was little changed at 11.2 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Read More

Retailers have been plagued by rising operational costs and a decrease in in-store shoppers, but new data suggests that consumers have not been entirely deterred by the higher cost of goods, reports Furniture Today. Read More

The economy may not by receding but stagnating, according Gross Domestic Income (GDI) data, says the Wall Street Journal’s Jon E. Hilsenrath. Read More

Visualizers can help the consumer see the end result, instead of all being overwhelmed by the plethora of samples in the store, to help them focus on what their new floor will look like in their home,” offered Lori Keith, vice president, residential marketing, Mannington. “A picture says a thousand words, a picture of your room with your new floor is almost priceless.” Read More

The look of handmade tiles has influenced current tile trends and manufacturing techniques as a way to create an unique and organic environment. We’ve explored popular handmade tile and handmade-inspired tile to present some of our favorite examples of how you can incorporate this growing trend. What Is Handmade Tile? Read More

Consumer sentiment rose 13% to 58.2 in August, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. Read More

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 51.0, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read More

Personal income increased $47.0 billion, or 0.2 percent at a monthly rate, while consumer spending increased $23.7 billion, or 0.1 percent, in July. Read More