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Homebuilder Confidence Rose 1 Point to 45 in April

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in April rose one point to 45, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Read More

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Ceramic Imports Rose 4.7% YOY in the First Two Months of 2023

In the first two months of 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 30.9 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting, up 4.7% from the same period in 2022 when imports were 29.5 million square meters. Read More

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Catalina floor coverings 2023 quarterly update

U.S. floor coverings manufacturer sales began to feel the full impact of the current housing downturn in the first quarter of 2023. Catalina estimates first quarter dollar sales (shipments minus exports plus imports) could have declined by 2.5 percent, while square foot sales could have decreased by 4.7 percent. Read More

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Remodeling market sentiment edged up in Q1

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 70, edging up one point compared to the previous quarter. Read More

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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.4% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Read More

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Tile transitions from inside to out

Across the board, industry leaders agreed that porcelain is one of the best tile options for both indoor and outdoor usage. Porcelain is not only a beautiful option with an endless array of design options, but a top performer due to easy maintenance, resistance to the elements including low water absorption and overall durability. Read More

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Industrial Flooring Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030

Flooring process is used to cover the ground surface of buildings by utilizing various covering materials such as tiles, carpets and vinyl. Industrial flooring is used as covering of the industrial buildings and manufacturing units. These flooring provides many benefits over conventional flooring such as easier common repair and maintenance requirements. Read More

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Retail Sales Expected to Grow 4% to 6% in 2023

Retail sales are anticipated to grow between 4% and 6% in 2023, according to The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual forecast. In total, NRF projects that retail sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year. Read More

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Tile stays in the game

The tile industry saw a slight decrease in overall sales over the past year. According to Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), “Total U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2022 was 3.07 billion square feet, down 1.3 percent from the previous year.” Read More

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TILE OF SPAIN COMPANIES SHOWCASE GROUND-BREAKING INNOVATIONS AND TRENDS DURING THE 39TH EDITION OF CEVISAMA

FEATURED TRENDS FOR 2023 The excitement for the 2023 edition of CEVISAMA was palpable as more than 90,000 industry professionals from around the world traversed the exhibition floor to indulge in cutting-edge novelties from over 800 exhibitors. During the four-day show, Spanish tile makers pulled out all the stops, with new production methods and technologies making way for a ground-breaking class of ceramic sensations. The following provides a glimpse of the innovations and trends showcased by some of companies featured on Tile of Spain USA’s “Passport to Creativity” program: Read More