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Washington, DC, July 14, 2017—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,350.2 billion, down 0.2% from April 2017 but was up 5.1% from May 2016, according to the U.S. CEnsus Bureau.
Washington, DC, July 14, 2017—Industrial production was unchanged in May following a large increase in April and smaller increases in February and March.
New York, NY, July 14, 2017—According to research by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, almost 40 million Americans ‘live in housing they cannot afford,’ reports CNBC.
Washington, DC, July 14, 2017—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2017 were $473.5 billion, a decrease of 0.2% from the previous month, and 2.8% above June 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Burns, TN, July 14, 2017—The third annual Staff Appreciation Lunch is taking place today at Turney Center Correctional Facility, the manufacturing location for American OEM.
Dalton, GA, July 13, 2017—Tandus Centiva has entered the area rug market with a woven collection.
Dalton, GA, July 13, 2017—J+J Flooring Group marked continued progress towards its environmental performance goals according to the company’s fifth annual corporate sustainability report, published this week.
Washington, DC, July 13, 2017—“For several years now, the recovery in single-family home building has been hampered by shortages of labor and lots. Availability of building materials, meanwhile, has not been much of an issue. But that may be starting to change,” reports the NAHBs Eye on Housing by Paul Emrath.
Washington, DC, July 13, 2017—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.1% in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dalton, GA, July 12, 2017—Engineered Floors has announced the launch of its new commercial polyester fiber, Advanced Polyester Extrusion – Apex SDP. The fiber will be offered through its commercial brand, Pentz Commercial Flooring Solutions.