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July Inflation Up 3.2% Annually
August 10, 2023

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2% in July on a [...]

U.S. Customs Continues to Block LVT Shipments from Asia
August 10, 2023

Importing LVT from Asia continues to be a source of frustration for several major importers, [...]

LL Flooring’s Net Sales Declined 20.9% in Q2, Earnings Down 17.8%
August 9, 2023

LL Flooring reported net sales of $236.4 million for Q2 2023, a decrease of 20.9% [...]

CERAMICS INSPIRATIONS: MIX AND MATCH TILES
August 9, 2023

There are numerous possible combinations of ceramic tile that can help you to discover the [...]

FAUX STONE VS. NATURAL STONE VENEER: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
August 7, 2023

Welcome to the enchanting realm of stone veneers! It’s here where the art of aesthetics [...]

Employment Rose by 187,000 in July, Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.5%
August 4, 2023

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 187,000 in July, and the unemployment rate changed little [...]

The Tile Shop Sales Down 8.4% in Q2, Earnings Down 26.5%
August 4, 2023

The Tile Shop reported net sales of $98.6 million for Q2 2023, an 8.4% decline [...]

Floor & Décor Grew Sales by 4.2% in Q2, Earnings Down 12.7%
August 4, 2023

For Q2 2023, Floor & Décor reported a net sales increase of 4.2% to $1.14 [...]

2023 Kitchen & Bath Sales Trends
August 3, 2023

The sharp decline in the U.S. housing market caught up with kitchen and bath product [...]

Soft Surface Struggles in 2022
August 3, 2023

After a robust year in 2021, 2022 was a tough year for soft surface flooring. [...]