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Retail Sales Down 0.3% in September But Up 4.1% YOY

Retail Sales Down 0.3% in September But Up 4.1% YOY

Washington, DC, October 16, 2019-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2019 were $525.6 billion, a decrease of 0.3% from the previous month, but 4.1% above September 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Tarkett to Open NYC-Based Atelier

Tarkett to Open NYC-Based Atelier

Solon, OH, October 16, 2019-Tarkett has announced the launch of the Tarkett Atelier in New York City, officially opening October 30 with the Circular by Design panel discussion and exhibit.

Jablon and Palmer Join to Form Hero Finishes

Jablon and Palmer Join to Form Hero Finishes

Las Vegas, NV, October 15, 2019-Effective October 1, Hero Flooring’s Reade Palmer and Spartan Surfaces CEO Kevin Jablon have partnered to create Hero Finishes, an umbrella brand encompassing Hero Flooring and Hero Vertical.

CRI Announces Details of Annual Meeting

CRI Announces Details of Annual Meeting

Dalton, GA, October 14, 2019-- The Carpet and Rug Institute will hold its 2019 annual membership meeting on November 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Rock Bridge Stage 123 (123 W Gordon Street, Dalton, Georgia).

IMC Purchases Additional Building in High Point

IMC Purchases Additional Building in High Point

High Point, NC, October 11, 2019—International Market Centers (IMC) has entered into an agreement to purchase the more than 50,000-square-foot showroom building located at 121 North Hamilton Street in downtown High Point, North Carolina.