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Retail Sales Rose 3.8% in January

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for January 2022 were $649.8 billion, an increase of 3.8% from the previous month and 13.0% above January 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Builder Confidence Down 1 Point to 82 in February but Remains Strong

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022--Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point lower to 82 in February, marking the second straight month that confidence levels have declined by a single point, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Galleher Adds New Branch in North Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ, February 16, 2022-Galleher is expanding its presence in Arizona by opening its second full-service branch in the Deer Valley area of North Phoenix.

Jim Tasillo Named President of Fierst

Pittsburgh, PA, February 16, 2022-Fierst Distributing Company has named Jim Tasillo as its new president, replacing Steve Feinstein who will remain as board chairman.

Distributor Sales & Manufacturer Shipments Down 0.7% in December

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,717.2 billion, down 0.7% from November 2021 but was up 15.9% from December 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mapei Celebrating 85 Years of Business in 2022

Milan, IT, February 16, 2022—Mapei is celebrating 85 years of business.

Import Prices Rose 2.0% in January; Export Prices Rose 2.9%

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—Prices for U.S. imports advanced 2.0% in January following a 0.4% drop in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Dogwood Named A 2022 Innovative Product by Beautiful Kitchens & Baths

Mountville, PA, February 16, 2022-Dogwood Densified Wood Flooring from Bruce was named one of the "30 Most Innovative Products for 2022" presented by Dotdash Meredith's Beautiful Kitchens & Baths magazine.

Mortgage Applications Declined 5.4% in Week Ending February 11

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—Mortgage applications decreased 5.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 11, 2022.

NALFA & IFCII Partner for Inspectors Course

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—NALFA announces its partnership with IFCII to offer new and existing NALFA inspectors an opportunity to complete or renew their certification status.