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Ceramic Tile Imports Declined 5.2% YOY in First 9 Months of 2024

New York, NY, November 15, 2024-In the first nine months of the year, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 134 million square meters, a decline of 5.2% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 141.5 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.

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Industrial Production Declined 0.3% in October

Washington, DC, November 15, 2024-Industrial production (IP) decreased 0.3% in October after declining 0.5% in September, according to the Federal Reserve.

Retail Sales Up 2.8% YOY in October

Washington, DC, November 15, 2024-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for October 2024 were $718.9 billion, an increase of 0.4% from the previous month and up 2.8% from October 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Emerging Leaders Award 2025 Now Accepting Nominations

Chattanooga, TN, November 15, 2021—The submissions period for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Award is now open.

Import Prices Rose 0.3% in October, Exports Rose 0.8%

Washington, DC, November 15, 2024—U.S. import prices increased 0.3% in October following a 0.4% decline in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

MSI Opens New Minneapolis Showroom, HR Team Wins OnCon Award

Orange, CA, November 15, 2024—M S International, Inc. (MSI), the supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, announced an expansion of its MSI Minneapolis Area Showroom and Distribution center.