Manufacturing Expansion Slows in May
Washington, DC, June 2, 2014 -- Manufacturing continued to expand in May but at a slower pace, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s factory index.
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Shaw Contract Names Market Awards Winners
Cartersville, GA, June 2, 2014 -- As part of its Design Is awards program, Shaw Contract Group has named the winners of the Market Award, which represent the highest caliber of work within an industry segment.
Consumer Spending Falls First Time in a Year
Washington, DC, May 30, 2014 -- Consumer spending declined a seasonally adjusted 0.1% in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Multifamily Construction Continues to Rise
Washington, DC, May 30, 2014 -- Production of apartments and condominiums grew in the first quarter of 2014, according to the latest Multifamily Production Index from the National Association of Home Builders.
Chicago-Area Manufacturing Accelerates in May
Chicago, IL, May 30, 2014 -- The Chicago PMI accelerated in May, according to the Chicago business barometer.
Cersaie To Feature Keynote by Architect Ito
Bologna, Italy, May 30, 2014 -- Tile trade show Cersaie has invited Japanese award-winning architect Toyo Ito to deliver the keynote lecture in the Palazzo dei Congressi at the Bologna Exhibition Centre Sept. 25
Consumer Sentiment Falls in May
Ann Arbor, MI, May 30, 2014 --Consumer sentiment fell in May, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Registration Opens for October FCICA Meeting
West Bloomfield, MI, May 30, 2014 -- FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, said that registration is open at www.fcica.com for the 2014 Mid-Year Meeting set for Oct. 8-10 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Opens Toronto Showroom
Stoddard, NH, May 30, 2014 -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors held a grand opening marking its first Canadian showroom in Toronto at Source of Furniture & Accessories, Canada's leading collection of showrooms for the design trade.
Pending Home Sales Rise in April
Washington, DC, May 28, 2014 -- Pending home sales rose 0.4% in April, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday.