August Retail Spending Rise Fueled by School & Pre-Tariff Buying
Retail spending continued to grow in August as consumers stocked up on school supplies and [...]
Consumer Sentiment down 4.8% in Early September, Lowest Since May
Consumer sentiment fell 4.8% to 55.4 in early September, according to preliminary results from the [...]
Residential Building Material Prices Hit 32-Month High in August
Price growth for residential building materials rose for the fourth straight month in August, reaching [...]
Ceramic Imports Down in July, Vinyl Down in Units but Up in Dollars
Ceramic imports declined in July, while vinyl flooring imports fell in units but rose in [...]
Initial Jobless Claims Rose to 263,000 in Week Ending September 6
In the week ending September 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was [...]
Color Watch 2026
Color continues to evolve. From the Italian-inspired terra-cottas of the 1990s, the cool light blues [...]
Imports Decline After Summer Surge Amid Tariffs
[Washington] Following a near-record peak this summer, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container [...]
September Product Gallery: Trending Stone, Tile and Quartz Lines
Manufacturers of stone, tile and quartz products continue to spark ideas and offer inspiration for [...]
Mortgage Applications Rose 9.2% in Week Ending September 5
Mortgage applications increased 9.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers [...]
Construction Input Prices Up 0.2% in August
Construction input prices increased 0.2% in August compared to the previous month, according to an [...]