Kährs Names Dillion as CCO, Brennan Adding COO Role
Altamonte Springs, FL, December 1, 2023—Kährs’ has named Chris Dillon as CCO for the Kährs residential business segment in America.
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Purchasing Managers' Index Unchanged in November at 46.7%
Tempe, AZ, December 1, 2023—The Manufacturing PMI registered 46.7% in November, unchanged from the 46.7% recorded in October, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Consumer Spending & Inflation Slowed in October
Washington, DC, December 1, 2023—"Americans slowed their spending in October and inflation continued cooling as the economy downshifted into fall after a fast-paced summer,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
Personal Income Rose 0.2% in October; Spending Also Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, November 30, 2023-Personal income increased $57.1 billion (0.2% at a monthly rate) in October, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 7,000 in Week Ending November 25
Washington, DC, November 30, 2023-In the week ending November 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 218,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Beaulieu Canada/Peerless Flooring Names Maxey VP of Sales
Chattanooga, TN, November 30, 2023-Beaulieu Canada/Peerless Flooring has appointed Mike Maxey regional vice president of sales for National Accounts in the United States, effective December 4.
Pending Home Sales Declined 1.5% in October
Washington, DC, November 30, 2023-Pending home sales dropped 1.5% in October, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Q2 GDP Revised Up to 5.2% in Second Estimate
Washington, DC, November 29, 2023—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 5.2% in Q3 2023, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
California Carpet Assessment to Rise in January
Dalton, GA, November 29, 2023—Differential assessments currently charged on all carpet sold in California will increase on January 1, 2024.
Corcoran to Give Keynote at CCA Global's Jan. ConneXtion Conference
Manchester, NH, November 29, 2023-CCA Global Partners Retail Group’s conneXtion conference is set for January 14 to 17 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.