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The Tile Shop's Q2 Net Sales Fell 4.3% YOY

The Tile Shop's Q2 Net Sales Fell 4.3% YOY

Minneapolis, MN, July 26, 2019—The Tile Shop reported net sales for Q2 2019 decreased $4.0 million, or 4.3%, from $92.9 million in the second quarter of 2018 to $88.9 million in the second quarter of 2019.

 GDP Up 2.1% in Advance Estimate for Q2

GDP Up 2.1% in Advance Estimate for Q2

Washington, DC, July 26, 2019-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1% in the second quarter of 2019, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.1%.

AIA’s Nonresidential Forecast Predicts Growth

AIA’s Nonresidential Forecast Predicts Growth

Washington, DC, July 25, 2019—Spending on nonresidential building construction is expected to increase almost 4% this year and more than 2% in 2020, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Durable Goods Orders Rose 2% in June

Durable Goods Orders Rose 2% in June

Washington, DC, July 25, 2019—New orders for manufactured durable goods in June increased $4.9 billion or 2% to $246.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.