Consumer Sentiment Fell 5.1% in September
Ann Arbor, MI, September 28, 2015—Consumer sentiment fell 5.1% to 87.2 in September from August’s 91.9 figure, according to the final results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
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Flint Floors Improves Clicking System for Its Floors
Barcelona, ES, September 28, 2015—Flint Floor has developed a technical improvement in the clipping of its flooring and wallcovering laminates, which improves their installation and resistance to traction.
Cersaie 2015 To Feature 872 Exhibitors from 39 Countries
Bologna, IT, September 25, 2015—The 33rd edition of Cersaie starts September 28 and will last until October 2 at the Bologna exhibition centre.
Real GDP at 3.9% in Q2, According to Third Estimate by BEU
Washington, DC, September 25, 2015— Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.9% in the second quarter of 2015, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Joshua Knox McGrane Tapped as President and COO of MaxWoods
Adairsville, GA, September 25, 2015—Joshua Knox McGrane has been promoted to become president and COO of MaxWoods.
Seminar Schedule Announced for High Point Market
High Point, NC, September 25, 2015—International Market Centers has announced its roster of programming for the upcoming Fall High Point Market.
New Single-Family Home Sales Rose by 5.7% in August
Washington, DC, September 24, 2015—Sales of new single-family houses in August 2015 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 552,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Ecore Announces Rebrand
Lancaster, PA, September 24, 2015—Ecore has undergone a corporate rebranding effort to reflect the company’s core values: safety, health, and wellness.
Home Values Rising Unevenly Across the Nation, Zillow
Seattle, WA, September 24, 2015—Not all markets are experiencing the housing recovery evenly, according to a Zillow report called A Deeper Dive into Decreasing Home Values.
Desso Achieves C2C Gold Certification for New Carpet Tile Collection
Waalwijk, NL, September 24, 2015—Desso, part of the Tarkett group, has achieved Cradle to Cradle (C2C) gold level certification for a new carpet tile collection.