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Home Prices Rose 6.5% YOY in March, Says Case Shiller

New York, NY, May 28, 2024-The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 6.5% annual gain for March, the same increase as the previous month.

Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Opens Today in Shanghai

Shanghai, China, May 28, 2024-Domotex Asia/Chinafloor opens today in Shanghai, China, running through May 30.

ADG's JR McDade CO Joins Starnet

Columbus, OH, May 28, 2024—JR McDade CO, an ADG Company, has joined Starnet.

Välinge Files Infringement Suit Against Triforest

Viken, Sweden, May 28, 2024—On May 15, 2024, Välinge Innovation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the Canadian flooring manufacturers and distributors Triforest Inc. and Triforest Manufacturer Inc., alleging infringement of Välinge’s patent rights.

NTCA Announces June 2024 Workshop & Training Schedule

Jackson, MS, May 28, 2024—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its June tour across ten states, delivering a lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals.

I4F Introduces HerringB/one Single-Panel Drop-Lock System

Shanghai, China, May 28, 2024—I4F announced its new HerringB/one, single-panel drop-lock system, delivering multiple benefits to manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.

Home Depot & Instacart Partner on Same-Day Delivery

San Francisco, CA and Atlanta, GA, May 28, 2024-Instacart and The Home Depot have announced a nationwide partnership to offer same-day delivery in as fast as an hour from nearly 2,000 store locations.

May Consumer Sentiment Down 10.5% from April, Up 17.1% YOY

Ann Arbor, MI, May 24, 2024—Consumer sentiment declined 10.5% to 69.1 in May, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Durable Goods Orders Rose 0.7% in April

Washington, DC, May 24, 2024—New orders for manufactured durable goods in April, up three consecutive months, increased $1.9 billion or 0.7% to $284.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced. This followed a 0.8% March increase.