Consumer Sentiment Rose 5.9% in Early December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 11, 2020-Consumer sentiment rose 5.9% to 81.4 in early December, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Carpet One Names Advisory Council Members for 2021
Manchester, NH, December 11, 2020-Carpet One Floor & Home has announced five new members of its advisory council.
Emerging Leaders Award 2021 Now Open for Entries
Chattanooga, TN, December 11, 2020-Floor Focus is now accepting nominees for its Emerging Leaders Award 2021.
Katherine Tai Named New U.S. Trade Representative
Washington, DC, December 11, 2020--Katherine Tai has been named as the next U.S. Trade Representative.
Pantone Names Two Colors for 2021: Ultimate Gray & Illuminating
Carlstadt, NJ, December 10, 2020-Pantone has announced Pantone 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating, as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2021, two independent colors that come together to create an aspirational color pairing, conjoining deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the optimistic promise of a sunshine filled day.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.2% in November
Washington, DC, December 10, 2020—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis after being unchanged in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Allison Porter Named Ecore Director of Sales, East & Strategic Accounts
Lancaster, PA, December 10, 2020—Ecore has named Allison Porter director of sales, east & strategic accounts.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 137K in First Week of December
Washington, DC, December 10, 2020—In the week ending December 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 853,000, an increase of 137,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
FEI Names Andy Hogan CEO and Graham Howerton President
Atlanta, GA, December 9, 2020—Following the recent and unexpected passing of Dave Gheesling, the company’s founder, who held the title of president and CEO, the FEI Group board of directors met to solidify management changes within the organization, naming Andy Hogan CEO and Graham Howerton president.
RFCI Launches Beautifully Responsible Campaign
La Grange, GA, December 9, 2020-The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and its 22 manufacturing company members officially launched a campaign to inform and excite consumers that resilient flooring is a Beautifully Responsible choice for their homes.