Laticrete Expanding Canadian Footprint
Bethany, CT, June 1, 2018—Laticrete is expanding its footprint in Canada with a dedicated in-country business operation, including a new office in the town of Tecumseh in the Windsor-Essex region of Ontario.
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Purchasing Managers' Index Rose to 58.7% in May
Tempe, AZ, June 1, 2018—The May Purchasing Managers’ Index registered 58.7%, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the April reading of 57.3%, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Shaw Named 2018 Employer of the Year by SPADD
Dalton, GA, June 1, 2018—Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD) recently presented Shaw the 2018 Employer of the Year award for the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.
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.
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.