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WFCA Forms Partnership with Podium

WFCA Forms Partnership with Podium

Dalton, GA, July 15, 2019––The World Floor Covering Association has formed a new business partnership with Podium, the customer interaction management company.

Producer Prices Rose 0.1% in June

Producer Prices Rose 0.1% in June

Washington, DC, July 12, 2019-The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.1% in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

William Bird Launches Consumer-Facing Web Business

William Bird Launches Consumer-Facing Web Business

Charleston, SC, July 12, 2019—Southern Diversified Distributors (SDD)—parent company of William M. Bird, TranSouth Logistics, East Bay Supply Co., and flooring brands Palmetto Road and Azalea Lane—has announced the launch of Twenty & Oak.

AmericasMart Atlanta to Undergo Major Renovation

AmericasMart Atlanta to Undergo Major Renovation

Atlanta, GA, July 11, 2019-International Market Centers (IMC) has announced the launch of Atlanta NEXT, a multi-stage capital and strategic investment plan that will transform the AmericasMart Atlanta business through enrichment of all categories and improvements to all buildings at its 7.2 million square foot campus in downtown Atlanta.

Consumer Price Index Inched Up 0.1% in June

Consumer Price Index Inched Up 0.1% in June

Washington, DC, July 11, 2019-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Shaw Initiates Scholarship for Students of Associates

Shaw Initiates Scholarship for Students of Associates

Dalton, GA, July 9, 2019—In honor of Shaw Industries’ commitment to creating a better future and supporting future workforce development, the company has introduced the Associate Dependent Scholarship Program, a scholarship of $1,000.00 awarded to deserving students of associates at Shaw.