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May 08, 2024 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Ceramic Imports Declined 11.4% YOY in Q1 2024

New York, NY, May 8, 2024—In the first three months of the year, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 39.7 million square meters, a decline of 11.4% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 44.9 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.

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Dodge Momentum Index Rose 6.1% in April to 173.9

Bedford, MA, May 8, 2024—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 6.1% in April to 173.9 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 164.0.

CCA Announces Summer Regional Meeting Schedule

Manchester, NH, May 8, 2024—The CCA Global Retail Group leadership team is embarking on a journey across the United States and Canada this summer.

All Bay Area Floors' Owner Sentenced for Withholding Overtime Pay

San Jose, CA, May 8, 2024—Martin Helda, owned of All Bay Area Floors, has been sentenced to four months in jail and ordered to pay over $580,000 in restitution after shorting his employees $1 million in overtime wages, reports MSN.

Mortgage Applications Rose 2.6% in Week Ending May 3

Washington, DC, May 8, 2024-Mortgage applications increased 2.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 3, 2024.

Master Craft Floors Celebrating 50 Years of Business

Plymouth, MI, May 8, 2024—Master Craft Floors is celebrating 50 years of business in 2024.

CFA & Consumer Reports Support Labeling on Floor Slip Resistance

Washington, DC, May 8, 2024—Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and Consumer Reports commented on a petition requesting rulemaking to mandate testing and labeling regarding flooring slip resistance.

E-Commerce Bolsters Brick-and-Mortar Business

New York, NY, May 8, 2024—"Store owners once viewed e-commerce as a mounting threat to their survival. Now, more bricks-and-mortar stores are thriving after integrating their properties with the online shopping experience,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Mark Lukianchuk Named General Manager for Cyncly Flooring Solutions

London, UK, May 8, 2024 – Cyncly, a provider of software and content solutions, announced the appointment of Mark Lukianchuk as general manager for Cyncly Flooring Solutions.

Nick Chidsey Named VP of Business Development for Centricity

St. Petersburg, FL, May 8, 2024—Centricity, a lifestyle services company and provider of flooring protection, announced the appointment of Nick Chidsey as the new vice president of business development.