Consumer Sentiment Highest in Over Seven Years
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 31, 2014 -- U.S. consumer sentiment rose in October to its highest level in more than seven years, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index.
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Consumer Spending Declines in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 31, 2014 -- U.S. consumer spending fell in September for the first time in eight months, according to the Commerce Department.
Chicago PMI Highest in a Year
Chicago, IL, Oct. 31, 2014 -- The Chicago PMI rose to a one-year high in October.
Third Quarter GDP Grows 3.5%
Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 2014 -- Gross domestic product in the third quarter grew more than economists anticipated.
Bentley Wins Small Booth Award at NeoCon East
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 30, 2014 -- Commercial carpet maker Bentley has been named IIDA/Contract Magazine Booth Design Awards Small Booth Winner at NeoCon East.
DRC Becomes Fuse Alliance Preferred Supplier
Aurora, CO, Oct. 30, 2014 -- Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of commercial flooring contractors, said that DRC Industries has joined the group as a Preferred Supplier.
Unemployment Applications Tick Up Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits last week edged higher by 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted total of 287,000.
Tarkett Names Winners of ReStart Award
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 30, 2014 -- Tarkett has named the winners of its ReStart Award for recycling.
Fishman To Distribute Novalis LVT
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 30, 2014 – Fishman Flooring Solutions said it will distribute thr NovaFloor luxury vinyl flooring line made by Novalis Innovative Flooring.
Home Ownership Rate Lowest in 20 Years
Washington, DC, Oct. 29, 2014 -- Home ownership in the U.S. has dropped to the lowest rate in two decades, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.