April Consumer Sentiment Up 9% YOY, Slight Increase over March
Ann Arbor, MI, April 28, 2017—Consumer sentiment ticked up to 97.0 in April, from 96.9 in March, according to the final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Tarkett Announces Organizational Changes to Resilient Sales Dept.
Solon, OH, April 28, 2017—Tarkett has announced the following organizational changes within resilient sales: Max Holland has been named vice president, residential Sales, Tarkett North America, and Elizabeth Hurley has been named vice president, strategic accounts, residential sales, Tarkett North America.
CFI Announces Convention Dates and Details
Forney, TX, April 27, 2017––The CFI Convention and Expo is back with a punch this year, taking place August 16 to 18 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.
Mapei Nets Fishman's Vendor Partner of the Year Award
Baltimore, MD, April 27, 2017—Fishman Flooring Solutions has presented Mapei with the Fishman vendor partner of the year Award.
Nora Joins Greenhealth Exchange as Rubber Flooring Supplier
Salem, NH, April 27, 2017—Nora Systems has joined Greenhealth Exchange as the sole source rubber flooring supplier for its growing marketplace of safe, green healthcare products.
NWFA COO, Anita Howard, Wins Gary Sinise Foundation Award
St. Louis, MO, April 25, 2017–-The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) chief operating officer, Anita Howard, was chosen as the recipient of the Gary Sinise Foundation’s 2017 Above & Beyond award.
Compensation Costs Increase 0.8% in Q1
Washington, DC, April 28, 2017—Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.8%, seasonally adjusted, for the three-month period ending in March 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
GDP Rose 0.7% in Q1, According to Preliminary Estimate
Washington, DC, April 28, 2017—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter of 2017, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Interface Reports Increased Income in Q1
Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2017—Interface reported sales of $221.1 million for Q1 2017, down 0.7% from Q1 2016’s $222.6 million.
Q.E.P. Acquires Halex/GCP Applied Technologies
Boca Raton, FL, April 27, 2017—Q.E.P. Co. has completed the acquisition of the Halex/GCPAT tackstrip and wood underlayment businesses and accompanying assets from GCP Applied Technologies (GCPAT).