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Homebuilder Sentiment Rose 7 Points to 42 in Feb., Highest Level Since Sept.

Washington, DC, February 15, 2023-Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in February rose seven points to 42, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the strongest reading since September of last year.

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Retail Sales Rose 3% in January

Washington, DC, February 15, 2023—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for January 2023 were $697.0 billion, up 3.0% from the previous month and up 6.4% above January 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Four Flooring Companies Named to 2023 Training APEX List

Chattanooga, TN, February 15, 2023-Shaw Industries (21), HMTX (52), Mohawk Industries (64) and CCA Global (91) have been named a 2023 Training APEX Award winner by Training magazine.

Mortgage Applications Declined 7.7% in Week Ending February 10

Washington, DC, February 15, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 7.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 10, 2023.

Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Down 0.6% in December

Washington, DC, February 15, 2023—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,819.0 billion, down 0.6% from November 2022 but up 6.4% from December 2021.

Louisville Tile Names Shannon Eisele to VP Role

Louisville, KY, February 15, 2023—Louisville Tile Distributors appointed Shannon Eisele as vice president of client experience and product development.