Consumer Sentiment Rises in June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 27, 2014 -- Consumer sentiment recorded a final June reading of 82.5, up from a final May level of 81.9, according to the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters index.
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Laticrete Names Vice President of Finance
Bethany, CT, June 27, 2014 -- Latricrete has promoted Janet Brunwin to vice president of finance.
Nourison Names Director of Marketing
Saddle Brook, NJ, June 27, 2014 -- Nourison has named Giovanni Marra director of marketing and digital strategy.
Personal Spending Tepid in May
Washington, DC, June 26, 2014 -- Personal spending rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in May from April, according to the Commerce Department.
European Firms Develop Sustainable Carpet Technology
Venlo, The Netherlands, June 26, 2014 -- Royal DSM and Niaga said they have formed a partnership to develop and commercialize sustainable technology for recyclable carpet.
Rug Market America Expanding in California
Los Angeles, CA, June 26, 2014 -- The Rug Market America said it will expand its Culver City, California-based design department and add four new designers.
NAFCD Names Gammonley Executive Director
Chicago, IL, June 26, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has named Kevin Gammonley executive director.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Lower Last Week
Washington, DC, June 26, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims declined by 2,000 last week to 312,000, according to the Labor Department.
Daltile To Distribute Imagine Tile Products in NY
New York, NY, June 26, 2014 -- Imagine Tile, a leader pioneering the use of high-resolution imagery in commercially-rated ceramic tile, is partnering with Daltile.
Omnova Solutions Reports Lower Sales, Income
Fairlawn, OH, June 26, 2014 -- Omnova Solutions reported net income of $3.4 million, or $0.07 per share, for the second quarter of 2014, compared to net income of $2.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2013.