40 Million Americans Live in Housing They Can't Afford, JCHS
New York, NY, July 14, 2017—According to research by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, almost 40 million Americans ‘live in housing they cannot afford,’ reports CNBC.
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Retail Sales Down 0.2% in June, Up 2.8% YOY
Washington, DC, July 14, 2017—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2017 were $473.5 billion, a decrease of 0.2% from the previous month, and 2.8% above June 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
American OEM Hosting Lunch for Correctional Center Employees
Burns, TN, July 14, 2017—The third annual Staff Appreciation Lunch is taking place today at Turney Center Correctional Facility, the manufacturing location for American OEM.
Tandus Centiva Introduces First Area Rug Offering
Dalton, GA, July 13, 2017—Tandus Centiva has entered the area rug market with a woven collection.
J+J Publishes Fifth Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, July 13, 2017—J+J Flooring Group marked continued progress towards its environmental performance goals according to the company’s fifth annual corporate sustainability report, published this week.
NAHB Reports Shortage of Framing Lumber & Building Materials
Washington, DC, July 13, 2017—“For several years now, the recovery in single-family home building has been hampered by shortages of labor and lots. Availability of building materials, meanwhile, has not been much of an issue. But that may be starting to change,” reports the NAHBs Eye on Housing by Paul Emrath.
Producer Prices Inched Upward 0.1% in June
Washington, DC, July 13, 2017—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.1% in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Engineered Floors Launches New Apex SDP Fiber Under Pentz Brand
Dalton, GA, July 12, 2017—Engineered Floors has announced the launch of its new commercial polyester fiber, Advanced Polyester Extrusion – Apex SDP. The fiber will be offered through its commercial brand, Pentz Commercial Flooring Solutions.
Ardex Doubles Size of Pennsylvania Manufacturing Facility
Aliquippa, PA, July 12, 2017—Ardex Americas recently announced a major expansion of its Aliquippa, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, effectively doubling its size. This is the third such expansion for the company this year.
Pharr Yarns Announces New Brand Identity as Pharr
McAdenville, NC, July 12, 2017—Pharr, formerly referred to as Pharr Yarns, has announced the launch of the company’s new brand identity.