Capel Launching Rug Line with Designer Anthony Baratta
Troy, NC, October 3, 2017—Capel Rugs is introducing a new area rug collection created in partnership with designer Anthony Baratta.
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Dalton Direct of Kingsport, TN Celebrating 40 Years of Business
Kingsport, TN, October 3, 2017—Dalton Direct Carpets and Flooring is celebrating 40 years of business, according to the Times News.
Carpet One Names New Advisory Council Members
Manchester, NH, October 3, 2017—Carpet One Floor & Home has announced four new members of its member advisory council.
Stanton Announces Changes to Sales Leadership
Syosset, NY, October 3, 2017—Stanton Carpet Corporation announces three key changes in its sales leadership.
Construction Spending Rose 0.5% in August
Arlington, VA, October 3, 2017—Most major construction spending categories increased from July to August but activity was mixed compared to spending levels a year earlier, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Commercial One Announces Detail of Convention
Roswell, GA, October 3, 2017—A private group of 105 commercial flooring operations from across the U.S. will gather at the Hyatt Regency Golf & Spa Resort at Indian Wells, California October 23 and 24.
Purchasing Managers' Index Expanded to 60.8% in September
Tempe, AZ, October 2, 2017—The September Purchasing Managers’ Index registered 60.8%, an increase of two percentage points from the August reading of 58.8%, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Construction Spending Up 4.7% Year to Date
Washington, DC, October 2, 2017—Construction spending during August 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,218.3 billion, 0.5% above the revised July estimate of $1,212.3 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Green Homebuilding Market Gaining Strength, Says NAHB
Washington, DC, October 2, 2017—The latest in a series of studies conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that green homes are continuing to gain marketshare.
Personal Incomes Rose 0.2% in August
Washington, DC, September 29, 2017—Personal income increased $28.6 billion (0.2%) in August, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.