Coverings Proposal Deadline Nears
Arlington, VA, August 30, 2016—Coverings invites industry professionals to submit one or more educational, non-proprietary proposals for consideration by its conference committee.
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Personal Income & Disposable Personal Income Rose 0.4% in July
Washington, DC, August 29, 2016—Personal income increased $71.6 billion (0.4 %) in July according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
William Lepird Named VP of Business Development at HPS Schönox
Florence, AL, August 29, 2016—William “Dave” Lepird, Sr. has joined HPS Schönox as vice president of business development.
Consumer Sentiment Closes August Down 0.2% at 89.8
Ann Arbor, MI, August 29, 2016—Consumer sentiment was 89.8 in August, according to the final results released by the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Abbey Forms Partnership with Yelp
Bonita Springs, FL, August 29, 2016—Abbey Carpet Company announces the national partnership between Abbey Carpet & Floor / Floors To Go and Yelp.
Cersaie to Again Hold Cersaie Disegna la tua Casa Event
Bologna, IT, August 29, 2016—On September 29 and 30, the 34th International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings (Bologna Exhibition Centre) will hold Cersaie Disegna la tua Casa.
Lorberbaum Named Most Admired CEO in Manufacturing by AJC
Calhoun, GA, August 26, 2016—The Atlanta Business Chronicle has recognized Mohawk Industries’ chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum’s leadership of the world’s largest flooring company by honoring him as 2016’s Most Admired CEO in the Manufacturing category.
Tarkett & Ardex Partnering To Offer Free Training
Solon, OH, August 29, 2016—Tarkett has partnered with Ardex to host systems training for flooring installers.
July Marked 48th Consecutive Month for Rise in Home Values
Seattle, WA, August 26, 2016—National home values appreciated for the 48th straight month this July to a Zillow Home Value of $187,300, according to the Zillow Real Estate Market Reports.
Second Estimate of Q2 GDP Revised Down to 1.1% but Remains Positive
Washington, DC, August 26, 2016—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.1% in the second quarter of 2016, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.