Consumer Sentiment Closes August Down 1.7%
Ann Arbor, MI, August 31, 2018—August consumer sentiment fell 1.7% to 96.2 from July’s 97.9 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Transcripts of Flooring-Related Chinese Tariff Testimony Released
Washington, DC, August 30, 2018-The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released official transcripts of testimony related to the USTR’s investigation of China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and proposed 25% tariff.
Cersaie to Commence with Talk by Architect Camilo Rebelo
Bologna, IT, August 31, 2018—Portuguese architect Camilo Rebelo will be the first guest in the “building, dwelling, thinking” cultural program of Cersaie 2018, where he will speak at a conference held in the Architecture Gallery on September 26.
MMFA Revising Product Standards for Multilayer Flooring
Bielefeld, DE, August 31, 2018—Ongoing innovations in multilayer flooring are spurring on the market and changing perspectives, and new solutions to familiar market requirements are making it necessary to revise standards, reports the MMFA (Multilayer Modular Flooring Association).
AmericasMart Shifts Some Dates for January 2019 Market
Atlanta, GA, August 31, 2018—Temporaries at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market in January 2019 will be January 9 to January 13.
Tarkett to Bundle Products Under Tarkett Hospitality Brand
Solon, OH, August 30, 2018—Following its acquisition of Lexmark, Tarkett will launch the Tarkett Hospitality brand, led by Paul Cleary, current CEO of Lexmark.
Shaw & Mohawk Announce Price Increases on Commercial Flooring
Chattanooga, TN, August 30, 2018-Shaw and Mohawk have announced a 4% to 7% price increase on specified commercial carpet and hard surface, which includes broadloom, modular and resilient.
Personal Income & Spending Rose in July
Washington, DC, August 30, 2018—Personal income increased $54.8 billion (0.3%) in July according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Shaw Releases 2017 Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, August 30, 2018—?The 2017 sustainability report released by Shaw focuses on the company’s continued efforts to “Create a Better Future” through a focus on safe, sustainable products and operations that contribute to healthier environments and preservation of natural resources.
EPLF Creates Classifications for Laminate Moisture Resistance
Bielefeld, Germany, June 20, 2018—The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) Technical Committee has set the course for new research projects, including a system of classification for moisture resistance.