Consumer Sentiment Up 3.2% in October, says Survey of Consumers
Ann Arbor, October 30, 2015—Consumer sentiment rose 3.2% in October to 90.0, according to final results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
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Personal Income & Spending Up Slightly in September
Washington, DC, October 30, 2015—Personal income increased $18.6 billion, or 0.1%, and disposable personal income increased $19.2 billion, or 0.1%, in September, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
U.S. Compensation Costs Rose in Quarter Three
Washington, DC, October 30, 2015—Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.6%, for the 3-month period ending in September 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Interface Increases Sales & Gross Profit in Third Quarter
La Grange, GA, October 29, 2015—Interface reported third quarter 2015 sales of $254.7 million, up 1%, and earnings per share of $0.31, compared to sales of $252.2 in third quarter 2014.
Dixie Group Increases Earnings on Flat Revenue in Q3 2015
Chattanooga, TN, October 29, 2015—For the third quarter 2015, Dixie Group, Inc. has reported sales of $108,908,000 and income from continuing operations of $84,000, or $0.01 per diluted share.
BASF Increasing Price of Styrene-Butadiene Latex Polymers
Charlotte, NC, October 29, 2015—Effective December 1, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices for styrene-butadiene latex polymers sold in North America.
GDP Up 1.5% in Third Quarter, According to BEA Advance Estimate
Washington, DC, October 29, 2015—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.5% in the third quarter of 2015, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Pending Home Sales Decline for Second Straight Month, But Up 3% YOY
Washington, DC, October 29, 2015—Pending home sales cooled in September for the second straight month and to their second lowest index reading in 2015, according to the National Association of Realtors.
USDA Terminates Hardwood Checkoff Proposal
Washington, DC, October 29, 2015—The United States Department of Agriculture has terminated the Hardwood Lumber and Hardwood Plywood Promotion, Research and Information Order program proposal, according to Hardwood Floors Magazine.
Milliken Releases First Sustainability Report
Spartanburg, SC, October 28, 2015—Milliken’s floorcovering division has launched its first-ever sustainability report to provide transparency and detailed insight into the company’s global operations and product offering.