AmericasMart Announces July Show Celebrity Line-Up
Atlanta, GA, June 1, 2018—AmericasMart Live returns in July 2018 with an all-new roster of today’s cultural icons and lifestyle experts.
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Personal Consumption Expenditures Rose 0.6% in April
Washington, DC, May 31, 2018—Personal income increased $49.5 billion (0.3%) in April according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Pending Home Sales Fell 1.3% in April
Washington, DC, May 31, 2018—The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, declined 1.3% to 106.4 in April from an upwardly revised 107.8 in March, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
IIDA Announces NeoCon Event Schedule
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2018—IIDA has announced a robust schedule of programming for June 10 to 13 in Chicago for NeoCon 2018, with four full days of educational events, celebrations, and opportunities for connection and engagement with industry peers and thought leaders.
Engineered Floors to Exhibit at Domotex USA
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2018—Hannover Fairs USA, the organizer of Domotex USA, has announced that Dalton, Georgia-based Engineered Floors will exhibit its Dream Weaver brand and new Engineered Floors Hard Surfaces collections at the inaugural Domotex USA trade show in Atlanta.
T&L Distributing Announces Branch Opening in Little Rock
Houston, TX, May 31, 2018—T&L Distributing, based in Houston, Texas, has announced the opening of a full-service branch facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas, providing local delivery service for the state of Arkansas.
Job Cuts Fell 12.6% in May
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2018—Job cuts announced by U.S.-based employers fell 12.6%, from 36,081 in April to 31,517 in May, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Construction Employment Rose in 256 or 358 Areas YOY in April
Arlington, VA, May 31, 2018—Construction employment increased in 256 out of 358 metro areas between April 2017 and April 2018, declined in 63 and was unchanged in 39, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Emser & Century Communities Renew Partnership
Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 2018—On the heels of the builder’s 78.3% growth in closings from 2015 to 2017, Emser Tile and Century Communities announced they will renew their exclusive tile and natural stone provider partnership.
Mohawk's Acquisition of Godfrey Hirst Delayed to Q3
St. Louis, MO, May 30, 2018—Analyst Stifel reports that Mohawk’s acquisition of Godfrey Hirst, slated for the end of May, will be delayed.