Consumer Sentiment Falls 1.7% in Early December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 8, 2017—Consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in early December to 96.8, according to preliminary results form the University of Michigan.
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Durkan Announces dscvr18 Student Design Competition
Calhoun, GA, December 8, 2017—Durkan has announced that the dscvr18 Student Design Competition, in partnership with NEWH, is now accepting artwork submissions for the annual hospitality design contest. The dscvr program exists to exhibit the talent of designers in the hospitality field and contribute toward the education of future designers within the industry.
Pantone Names Ultra Violet its 2018 Color of the Year
Carlstadt, NJ, December 8, 2017—Pantone has announced its 2018 color of the year: Ultra Violet (Pantone 18-3838).
Finalists for Domotex 2018 Carpet Design Awards Announced
Hannover, DE, December 7, 2017—The finalists in the 2018 Carpet Design Awards have been selected: 24 designer carpets have made it to the final round of the international competition for outstanding carpet design.
Shaw Signs UN Global Compact
Dalton, GA, December 7, 2017—Shaw Industries has signed the United Nations Global Compact, a widely recognized set of principles focused on upholding and protecting human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption standards.
Teiya Eubanks Named Marketing/Communications Mgr. of NALFA
Washington, DC, December 7, 2017—NALFA has named Teiya Eubanks as marketing and communications manager.
Lowe's Names Sylvain Prud’homme President, International
Mooresville, NC, December 7, 2017—Lowe’s has announced that Sylvain Prud’homme has been appointed president, international, effective December 15.
Mohawk & Berkshire Named to WSJ's Effectively Managed Co. List
New York, NY, December 6, 2017—Two flooring industry corporations have been named to The Wall Street Journal’s “The 250 Most Effectively Managed U.S. Companies—and How They Got That Way” list.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 190K in November
Roseland, NJ, December 6, 2017—Private sector employment increased by 190,000 jobs in November, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Third Quarter Productivity Rose 3.0%
Washington, DC, December 6, 2017—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 3.0% during the third quarter of 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 4.1% and hours worked increased 1.1%.