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Jul 18, 2023 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Builder Confidence Rose 1 Point to 56 in July

Washington, DC, July 18, 2023—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in July posted a one-point gain to 56, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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Retail Sales Rose 0.2% in June, Up 1.5% YOY

Washington, DC, July 18, 2023-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2023 were $689.5 billion, up 0.2% from the previous month, and up 1.5% above June 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Industrial Production Declined 0.5% in June But Rose 0.7% in Q2

Washington, DC, July 18, 2023-Industrial production declined 0.5% in June for a second consecutive month but advanced 0.7% at an annual rate for Q2 as a whole, according to the Federal Reserve.

Mohawk Names Messiaen Successor to Thiers Leading Flooring ROW

Calhoun, GA, July 18, 2023-Mohawk announced that Wim Messiaen will join the company on October 16, following the completion of his contractual notice, and will succeed Bernard Thiers as president of the company’s Flooring Rest of the World segment, effective February 1, 2024.

Spaces4Learning Announces 2023 Flooring New Product Winners

Dallas, TX, July 18, 2023—Spaces4Learning has announced the winners of its 2023 New Product Awards.

Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Set to Begin July 26

Shanghai, China, July 18, 2023—Domotex Asia/Chinafloor will open its doors on July 26, welcoming flooring professionals from all around the world.

HMTX Promotes Walker to EVP Legal Affairs & Corporate Communications

Norwalk, CT, July 18, 2023—HMTX announced the promotion of Margaret Walker to executive vice president, legal affairs and corporate communications during its annual solstice retreat.

Spartan Surfaces Taps Brendan Ball to Lead Builder Division

Bel Air, MD, July 18, 2023—Spartan Surfaces welcomes Brendan Ball to spearhead the buildout of the Spartan's builder division.

AIA Names 2023 Healthcare Design Award Winners

Washington, DC, July 18, 2023—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing ten projects with its 2023 Healthcare Design Awards.

Office-to-Multifamily Conversions Becoming More Viable

Charlotte, NC, July 18, 2023—"According to Maryland-based real estate consultancy RCLCO (Private), office-to-multifamily building conversions are becoming more viable for developers, reports Truist.

Gres Aragón Develops Ceramic Cooling System, cSNAP

Teruel, Spain, July 18, 2023—Ceramic manufacturer Gres Aragón has collaborated with Harvard University on a new ceramic system for cooling indoor spaces.

Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 0.2% in May

Washington, DC, July 18, 2023—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,822.1 billion, up 0.2% from April 2023, but was down 1.8% from May 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.