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Dec. Builder Confidence Down 4 Points to 86, but Still Near Record High

Washington, DC, December 16, 2020-Ending a string of three successive months of record highs, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell four points to 86 in December, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.

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Spring High Point Market Postponed Until June

High Point, NC, December 16, 2020—The High Point Market Authority announces a date change for the upcoming Spring 2021 Market. Originally scheduled for April 17 to 21, Spring Market is postponed until June 5 to 9, 2021.

CARE Reports on Covid Action Plan, Recycling Rates in 2020

Dalton, GA, December 16, 2020-Carpet America Recovery Effort’s (CARE) COVID-19 Action Plan, designed to help California carpet recyclers through the difficult pandemic period, has been extended through March 31, 2021.

Retail Sales Decreased from October but Rose 4.1% YOY

Washington, DC, December 16, 2020-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November 2020 were $546.5 billion, a decrease of 1.1% from the previous month, but 4.1% above November 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mortgage Applications Rose 1.1% in Second Week of December

Washington, DC, December 16, 2020—Mortgage applications increased 1.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 11, 2020.

Mannington Names 2020 Recipients of John B. Campbell Award

Salem, NJ, December 16, 2020—Mannington Mills is pleased to announce that 14 associates from across its family of companies have been named recipients of the John B. Campbell Award.

Warmly Yours Notes Sales Uptick Amid Work-from-Home Trend

Lake Zurich, IL, December 16, 2020—According to a recent industry report, sales of floor heating during the third quarter of 2020 were largely driven by increased numbers of people working from home.

Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 0.9% in October

Washington, DC, December 16, 2020—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for October was estimated at $1,482.3 billion, up 0.9% from September 2020 and was up 2.2% from October 2019.

I4F Sponsoring Golf Pro to Increase Brand Awareness

Hamont, Belgium, December 16, 2020—I4F has entered into a golf sponsorship agreement with Koen Kouwenaar, a 22 year-old Dutch talent, who turned professional this year.