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.
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Dal-Tile Extends Warranties for NTCA Five-Star Installed Projects
Dallas, TX, July 12, 2019—Dal-Tile Corporation is currently launching a new program nationwide to benefit tile installers who have attained the coveted NTCA Five-Star Contractor level of achievement in their craft and to also benefit their customers.
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
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
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.
Ace Hardware Names Benjamin Moore Its Main Paint Supplier
New York, NY, July 11, 2019—Ace Hardware has announced that it is making Berkshire Hathaway-owned Benjamin Moore its main paint supplier, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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.
Atlanta Rug Market Opens Today
Atlanta, GA, July 10, 2019-The Atlanta International Rug Market opens today at the AmericasMart in Atlanta.
William Orders, Founder of Orders Tile, Has Died
Greenville, SC, July 10, 2019—William Orders, founder of Orders Tile and Distributing Company and former North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors’ president, died July 3 at age 92.
Greenbuild Extends People's Voice Submission Period Until 7/16
Atlanta, GA, July 10, 2019—Greenbuild has extended the call for People’s Voice until July 16 at 5:00 p.m. People’s Voice welcomes the community to submit ideas for what they’d like to see at the show.