Industrial Production Fell 0.1% in January
Washington, DC, February 15, 2018—Industrial production edged down 0.1% in January following four consecutive monthly increases, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Q4 Home Prices Rose 5.3% YOY, Inventory Levels at All-Time Low
Washington, DC, February 14, 2018—An uptick in existing-home sales in the final three months of 2017 pulled down housing inventory to an all-time low and kept home-price growth at its recent robust pace, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.5% in January
Washington, DC, February 14, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban increased 0.5% in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Four Flooring Companies Make the Training Top 125 List
Excelsior, MN, February 14, 2018—Training magazine has released its 2018 Training Top 125, and several flooring manufacturers were included in the list.
Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipments Up in Dec.
Washington, DC, February 14, 2018—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,431.3 billion, up 0.6% from November 2017 and was up 6.7% from December 2016.
January Retail Sales Fell 0.3% from December, Rose 3.6% YOY
Washington, DC, February 14, 2018—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for January 2018 were $492.0 billion, a decrease of 0.3% from the previous month, but 3.6% above January 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
NeoCon Announces Marquee Presentations
Chicago, IL, February 14, 2018—NeoCon 50 has announced its marquee presentations.
Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition Submissions Period Extended
Bologna, IT, February 4, 2018—The deadline for submissions to the Ceramics of Italy tile competition has been extended until February 23.
Sika and Lockwood Flooring Form Relationship
Lyndhurst, NJ, February 14, 2018—Sika Corporation is proud to announce its new business relationship with Lockwood Flooring.
NAFCD Announces 2018 Board of Directors
Chicago, IL, February 13, 2018—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce the organization’s board of directors for 2018.