| | | Jan 18, 2024 / The Right News Right When It Happens | | Top Story | | | | Housing Market in Recovery Mode, Says ITR's Lokar | | Dallas, TX, January 18, 2024-The housing market hit a recession in mid-2022 and has already started to recover, said Connor Lokar of ITR Economics, during his talk to CCA Global members at the group’s ConnecXtion conference in Dallas, Texas. | | |
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| | Today's Flooring News | | | | Dec. Housing Starts Declined 4.3% from Nov., But Rose 7.6% YOY | | Washington, DC, January 18, 2024—Privately-owned housing starts in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,460,000, 4.3% below the revised November estimate of 1,525,000 but 7.6% above the December 2022 rate of 1,357,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. | | |
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| | | | Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 16K in Week Ending January 13 | | Washington, DC, January 18, 2024—In the week ending January 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 187,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. | | |
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| | | | Barbara Corcoran Offers Business Advice at CCA Conference | | Dallas, TX, January 18, 2024-Entrepreneur, investor, author and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran delivered the keynote address at CCA Global’s ConnecXtion conference, held in Dallas. Texas. | | |
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| | | CCA Global Rolls Out Digital 2.0, Enhanced Digital Marketing Initiative | | Dallas, TX, January 18, 2024-During the general session of CCA’s ConneXtion conference, which wrapped up yesterday, Carpet One president John Gilbert said interest in flooring, as measured by Google Trends, is down 47%. | | |
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| | | Portobello Announces Organizational Changes | | São Paulo, Brazil, January 18, 2024—Portobello Grupo has announced organizational changes aimed at strengthening its business strategies. | | |
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| | | Carpet One Names Member Award Winners During 2024 ConneXtion | | Dallas, TX, January 18, 2024—Three Carpet One Floor & Home members were recognized for outstanding performance and contributions during CCA Global Partners Retail Group’s ConneXtion conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, TX. | | |
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| | | Lesley Goddin Named to Tile Heritage Foundation Board | | Healdsburg, CA, January 18, 2024—Lesley Goddin, editorial director and senior writer for National Tile Council of America’s TileLetter and TileLetter Artisan edition, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF). | | |
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| | | Emser's Empervious Shower System Wins Golden Hammer Award | | Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 2024-Emser Tile has been honored with a 2023 Golden Hammer Award, for its Empervious rigid waterproof shower system. | | |
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| Featured Video | | | | John Gilbert Discusses Year End and Highlights of the 2024 Winter Carpet One Convention | | January 18, 2024—John Gilbert, President of Carpet One, and Kemp Harr discuss current demand for flooring at retail and the highlights of this y | | |
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