Jeremy Keel Rejoins Shamrock as Director of Operations
Memphis, TN, August 17, 2017—Shamrock Plank Flooring announced that Jeremy Keel has rejoined the Shamrock team as director of operations.
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The Home Depot Increased Sales by 6.2% in Q2
Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2016—The Home Depot reported Q2 sales of $28.1 billion, a 6.2% increase over Q2 2016’s $26.5 billion.
Emser Tile Opens Third Distribution Center, Located in Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA, August 16, 2017—Emser Tile has opened its third distribution center in North America.
Housing Starts Tumble in July, Down 4.8%
Washington, DC, August 16, 2017— Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,155,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Summit International Flooring to Carry Bentzon Carpets
Whippany, NJ, August 16, 2017—For over 40 years Bentzon Carpets has been manufacturing low profile woven carpets for both commercial and residential use, and for the first time, Bentzon Carpets are now available in the U.S. via Summit International Flooring.
Shaw Opens Registration for Fall Promotion
Dalton, GA, August 16, 2017—Shaw Floors has announced that registration for its Fall National Promotion, the Shaw Friends and Family Sales Event, is now open to Shaw Flooring Network aligned retailers who participate in the company’s consumer financing program.
Builder Confidence Bounces Up Four Points in August
Washington, DC, August 15, 2017—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose four points in August to a level of 68 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Retail Sales Increased 0.6% in July, Up 4.2% YOY
Washington, DC, August 15, 2017—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2017 were $478.9 billion, an increase of 0.6% from the previous month, and 4.2% above July 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipments Up 4.3% YOY in June
Washington, DC, August 15, 2017—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for June was estimated at $1,356.8 billion, up 0.3% from May 2017 and was up 4.3% from June 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Import Prices Ticked Up 0.1% in July
Washington, DC, August 15, 2017—Prices for U.S. imports edged up 0.1% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, led by higher fuel prices, which more than offset lower prices for nonfuel imports.