Consumer Sentiment Edges Down in Early July
Ann Arbor, MI, July 18, 2014 -- Consumer sentiment edged lower in early July, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's preliminary July reading.
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Leading Economic Indicators Rise in June
New York, NY, July 18, 2014 -- The index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose in June, according to the Conference Board.
J+J, APPA To Present Workshop at UT-Austin
Dalton, GA, July 18, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group will join with APPA, the professional association of education facility managers, to present an APPA Facilities Drive-In Workshop on Thursday, Aug. 7 at The University of Texas at Austin.
Industry Veteran Joseph Nickels Dies
Clearwater, FL, July 18, 2014 -- Joseph Anthony Nickels III, age 69, died July 9, after a courageous battle with liver disease.
Housing Starts, Permits, Fall in June
Washington, DC, July 17, 2014 -- Housing starts fell unexpectedly in June to a nine-month low, according to the Commerce Department.
Foreclosure Activity Hits Eight-Year Low
Irvine, CA, July 17, 2014 -- Foreclosure activity hits its lowest level in eight years in June, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Summit International Names Sales Director
Florham Park, NJ, July 17, 2014 -- Summit International Flooring said that Marc Becker has been promoted to national sales director.
Metroflor Forms Sales Team for Aspecta Brand
Norwalk, CT, July 17, 2014 -- Metroflor Corp. said it has established a network of specification representatives for its contract LVT brand, Aspecta Plank & Tile, which debuted at NeoCon last month.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Again
Washington, DC, July 17, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits hit the lowest level in nine weeks, according to the Labor Department.
NAFCD Releases Executive Trends Index
Chicago, IL, July 17, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors said it has released its Q2 Quarterly Executive Trends Index.