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Import Prices Rose 0.7% in August, Export Prices Up 0.6%
Washington, DC, September 16, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 0.7% in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.3% decrease in July.Advance August Retail Sales Up 1.2% from July, 6% YOY
Washington, DC, September 16, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August 2026 were $773.9 billion, up 1.2% from the previous month and up…Hollman Inc. Signs Purchasing Agreement with Ecore Athletic
Dallas, TX, September 16, 2026—Hollman, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of locker solutions, announced a purchasing agreement with Ecore Athletic, a provider of high-performance athletic flooring solutions.Stauf USA Names Phillip Lopez Southwestern Regional Director
Cordova, TN, September 16, 2026—Stauf USA has named Phillip Lopez Southwestern Regional Director. Lopez comes to Stauf with a strong technical background, as well as distribution proficiency.Vance Bell Named CEO of Shaw, Succeeding Tim Baucom
Dalton, GA, September 15, 2026—Shaw announced that Vance Bell will assume the role of chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Tim Baucom from the…New Home Construction Slowed in 2025 for Third Straight Year
Seattle, WA, September 15, 2026—After a historic run, new home construction is slowing. A new Zillow analysis finds completion of detached single-family homes fell for the third…Nashville Was Strongest Homebuyer Market in U.S. in August
Seattle, WA, September 15, 2026—In Nashville, Tennessee, there were an estimated 139% more home sellers than buyers in the market in August–the biggest gap in records dating…RSA Award of Excellence Submissions Period Extended Until September 21
Chattanooga, TN, September 15, 2026—The submissions date for the RSA award of excellence has been extended until Monday, September 21.Mattress Shipments Down 6.7% in 2025
Lexington, KY, September 14, 2026—Mattress unit shipments declined 6.7% in 2025, according to the International Sleep Products Association’s 2026 Mattress Industry Trends Report.Wynn Grubbs Named General Manager of Cyncly Flooring
Tuscaloosa, AL, September 14, 2026—Cyncly has announced the appointment of Wynn Grubbs as general manager of the Cyncly Flooring business unit.
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