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Builder Confidence Inched Up to 65 in July

Washington, DC, July 16, 2019—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 65 in July, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Anatolia Expanding Operations in Savannah w/ $98M Investment

Savannah, GA, July 16, 2019-Anatolia Tile + Stone will expand its operations to Savannah, Georgia, investing $98 million at two facilities at the Savannah River International Trade Park, reports Savannah Now.

Retail Sales Rose 3.4% YOY in June

Washington, DC, July 16, 2019—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2019 were $519.9 billion, an increase of 0.4% from the previous month, and 3.4% above June 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nourison Opening Distribution Facility in Las Vegas

Saddle Brook, NJ, July 16, 2019—Nourison is opening a distribution facility in north Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mohawk Conducting Full Consumer Launch of Pergo Extreme LVT

Calhoun, GA, July 16, 2019—Mohawk has announced the full consumer launch its Pergo Extreme LVT, which was first introduced through Mohawk Edge retailers.

Tariff Pressures Slow China's Economic Growth, Says the AP

Beijing, China, July 16, 2019—China’s economic growth sank to its lowest level in at least 26 years in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff war with Washington, reports the Associated Press.

Flooring AM/CA/Floor Trader Altering Summer Meetings

Manchester, NH, July 16, 2019-Select retail divisions of CCA Global Partners are making changes to their annual Building Buzz event this summer.

Industrial Production Flat in June

Washington, DC, July 16, 2019--Industrial production was unchanged in June, as increases for both manufacturing and mining offset a decline for utilities.

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

Washington, DC, July 16, 2019—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,461.4 billion, up 0.2% from April 2019 and was up 1.5% from May 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mannington Recognizes Three Retiring Board Members

Chattanooga, TN, July 15, 2019-On July 13, Mannington Mills held a dinner at the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee as part of its biennial meeting of the family ownership group, which includes senior management and board members as well.

Bob Pitman, Former Burke Rubber Pres., Honored by Mannington

Chattanooga, TN, July 15, 2019-At Mannington’s biennial meeting of the family leadership group in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a special honor was presented to Bob Pitman, former president of Mannington’s Burke Rubber division.

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