Personal Income & Spending Rose in December
Washington, DC, January 29, 2018—Personal income increased $58.7 billion (0.4%) in December, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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MFA to Conduct Annual Meeting in Las Vegas During Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, January 29, 2018—The board of the Multilayer Flooring Association will convene again for the annual meeting in Las Vegas on January 31.
Välinge Acquires Patents from Swiss Krono Group
Viken, Sweden January 29, 2018—Välinge has acquired patents from the Swiss Krono Group.
HGTV Star Leading Digital Tours in Daltile's Surfaces Booth
Dallas, TX, January 29, 2018—Expert craftsman, celebrity designer and host of HGTV’s Elbow Room, Chip Wade, will be on hand in the Daltile booth on day one of Surfaces 2018 talking about design trends and debuting the Daltile Virtual Home that he has helped bring to life in coordination with the brand.
Nourison Certified by RFMS & Qfloors
Saddle Brook, NJ, January 29, 2018—Nourison has been certified by RFMS and Qfloors to utilize fcB2B software standards, integrating directly with any user of the Qfloors or RFMS platform.
Mannington Design Center Grand Opening Held in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, January 25, 2018—Mannington hosted a grand opening at its recently completed Atlanta Design Center in the Mid-town west area of the city.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 2.9% in December
Washington, DC, January 26, 2018—New orders for manufactured durable goods in December increased $7.0 billion or 2.9% to $249.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
GDP Rose 2.6% in Q4 2017
Washington, DC, January 26, 2018—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Tarkett Expanding LVT Production, Adding Distrib. Center in Alabama
Chattanooga, TN, January 26, 2018—Tarkett will expand its plants in Alabama and build a distribution complex to boost LVT output and sales, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Trade Deficit Widened by $1.6 Billion in December
Washington, DC, January 26, 2018—The international trade deficit was $71.6 billion in December, up $1.6 billion from $70.0 billion in November, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.