Early July Consumer Sentiment Slipped Slightly but Remains Up YOY
Ann Arbor, MI, July 13, 2018—Consumer sentiment fell 1.1% in July to 97.1, following June’s final 98.2 rate, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Shaw Announces Price Increase on Residential Carpet
Dalton, GA, July 12, 2018—On July 10, Shaw Industries announced a price increase of 5% to 7% on residential carpet, with a minimum of $0.18, citing the escalation of raw materials
Amal Clooney to Deliver Greenbuild Keynote
Dallas, TX, July 13, 2018—Human rights lawyer and humanitarian Amal Clooney will deliver the opening keynote remarks at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place November 14 to 16, Informa Exhibitions and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced.
Fifth Edition of Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest Now Open
Florence, AL, July 13, 2018—The fifth edition of the Schönox’s Worst Subfloor Contest is now open for submissions.
TISE Held Summer Soiree in Georgia for Surfaces Exhibitors
Rocky Face, GA, July 13, 2018—Informa Exhibitions hosted a summer soiree to show appreciation to The International Surfaces Event exhibitors.
Multilayer Flooring Association Releases Details of General Meeting
Calhoun, GA, July 13, 2018—The Multilayer Flooring Association (MFA) has announced the details of its second annual General Meeting.
Halsey Cook Named Incoming President & CEO of Milliken
Spartanburg, SC, July 12, 2018—Milliken & Company’s board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1.
Consumer Prices Inched Up in June
Washington, DC, July 12, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
DuChâteau Names Cissell Buying Group/National Programs Man.
San Diego, CA, July 12, 2018—DuChâteau has named Gary Cissell as the company’s first buying group and national programs manager.
Construction Costs Rose in June, In Part Driven by Tariffs
Arlington, VA, July 12, 2018—Construction costs accelerated again in June, with steep increases for a wide range of building and road construction materials as tariffs against foreign goods come into effect, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data.