Consumer Sentiment Reaches Highest Level Since Early 2004
Ann Arbor, MI, October 13, 2017—Consumer sentiment rose 6.3% to 101.1 in early October, from September’s 95.1, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan.
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CFI Establishes Outpost in China
Forney, TX, October 13, 2017—Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) has announced that it has expanded its presence in China.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.5% in September
Washington, DC, October 13, 2017—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.5% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
September Retail Sales Rose 1.6% from August, 4.4% YOY
Washington, DC, October 13, 2017—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2017 were $483.9 billion, an increase of 1.6% from the previous month, and 4.4% above September 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Distrib. Trade Sales & Manufacturers’ Shipments Up 0.7% in Aug.
Washington, DC, October 13, 2017—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for August was estimated at $1,369.2 billion, up 0.7% from July 2017 and was up 5.5% from August 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Armstrong Hardwood & Hardwood Plants Earn FloorScore Cert.
Lancaster, PA, October 13, 2017-- Armstrong Flooring has achieved FloorScore certification for the company’s solid hardwood products including the Armstrong, Bruce and Capella brands.
National Karastan Month Underway Now
Calhoun, GA, October 13, 2017—National Karastan Month kicked off September 21 and runs through November 7.
Armstrong Expanding its Beverly, WV Prefinished Hardwood Plant
Beverly, WV, October 12, 2017—Armstrong Flooring is set to expand its Beverly, West Virginia prefinished hardwood facility after receiving a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant for $2.5 million.
Producer Prices Rose 0.4% in September
Washington, DC, October 12, 2017—The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.4% in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Peter Lipkin Named VP of Hospitality Sales for Nourison
Saddle Brook, NJ, October 12, 2017—Nourison is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Lipkin as vice president of hospitality sales.