Emser Names Johnson Floor & Home Its 2018 Platinum Partner
Los Angeles, CA, February 14, 2019—Emser Tile is pleased to name Johnson Floor & Home Carpet One as the company’s Platinum Partner of the Year for 2018.
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Consumer Price Index Held Steady in January
Washington, DC, February 13, 2019—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Trump May Delay Raising Tariffs on China if Close to a Deal
Washington, DC, Febraury 13, 2019-President Donald Trump said on February 12 that he might let a March 2 deadline slide in trade talks with China if the two countries get close to a deal, reports the Associated Press.
Ecore's Mike Riley Earns Board Certification in Noise Engineering
Lancaster, PA, February 13, 2019—Ecore has announced that acoustic engineer Mike Raley received Board Certification in Noise Engineering from the Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the United States.
Install Announces New Warranty Contractor & Industry Partners
Glassboro, NJ, February 13, 2019—Install has announced the addition of a new warranty contractor and three new industry partners to the Install network.
Amazon Driving Radiant Heating Sales, Says Warmly Yours
Lake Zurich, IL, February 13, 2019—According to a recent industry report, the retail giant, Amazon, continued to be a huge driver of radiant heating sales in 2018.
Shaw's LifeGuard Backing is Finalist in Edison Awards
Dalton, GA, February 12, 2019—Shaw Floors’ LifeGuard Spill-proof Backing is a finalist for the 2019 Edison Awards? in the consumer goods-home solutions category.
Aging in Place Trend Contributing to Housing Shortage
Mclean, VA, February 12, 2019—A key factor contributing to today’s housing shortage is seniors choosing to age in place, reports Freddie Mac.
Small Businesses Optimistic but Sentiment Impacted by Government Shutdown
Washington, DC, February 12, 2018-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index slipped 3.2 points in January, as owners continued hiring and investing, but expressed rising concern about future economic growth.
Job Openings Hit 7.3 Million in December
Washington, DC, February 12, 2018—The number of job openings reached a series high of 7.3 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.