Consumer Prices Fell 0.1% in May
Washington, DC, June 14, 2017—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipment Flat in May
Washington, DC, June 14, 2017—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for April was estimated at $1,352.0 billion, virtually unchanged from March 2017, but was up 5.6% from April 2016, according to the Commerce Department.
HiP Award Winners Announced at NeoCon
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2017—Interior Design announced the winners of its 2017 HiP awards.
Attendance Strong, Attendees Bullish at NeoCon 2017, Says Stifel
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2017—Analyst Stifel released its analysis of the 49th edition of NeoCon, taking currently in Chicago, Illinois.
Crossville Sends Four UT Design Students to NeoCon
Crossville, TN, June 13, 2017—Crossville, Inc. is hosting four students from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design to NeoCon 2017 in Chicago.
Small Business Optimism Remained High in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2017—The Independent Business Index for May matched its strong performance in April of 104.5, according to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism.
Producer Prices Flat in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2017—Final demand prices rose 0.5% in April and edged down 0.1% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Armstrong Completes Acquisition of Mannington's VCT Business
Lancaster, PA, June 12, 2017—Armstrong Flooring has closed on the previously announced definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the vinyl composition tile (VCT) business of Mannington Mills.
Best of NeoCon 2017 Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2017—The Best of NeoCon award winners were announced at a breakfast event this morning.
Shannon Launching Products Under New Teknoflor License
Milwaukee, WI, June 12, 2017—Shannon Specialty Floors will unveil three new High Performance Design products under the Teknoflor brand at NeoCon.