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Washington, DC, July 7, 2017—A new consumer spending analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) highlights another reason why home building helps drive a healthy economy: in their first year of ownership, new home buyers spend about $10,601 on appliances, furnishings and home improvement projects—2.6 times as much as other home owners in a typical year.
Atlanta, GA, July 7, 2017—The Home Depot announced a definitive agreement to purchase Compact Power Equipment, Inc., a national provider of equipment rental and maintenance services, for $265 million in cash.
Roswell, GA, July 7, 2017—Commercial One has grown to over 100 members in less than four years with three new additions.
Kidderminster, UK, July 5, 2017—Brintons has been sold to private equity firm Argand Partners, according to BBC.
Johnson City, Tennessee, July 6, 2017—Mullican Flooring has announced a new partnership with Summit Flooring Supply, an installation and supply company with locations throughout the Midwest.
St. Louis, MO, July 5, 2017—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 15th home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).
Darien, CT, July 6, 2017—Starnet Worldwide has added six new members in the first half of 2017, bringing the network to a total of 171 independent contractors in the U.S. and Canada.
Roseland, NJ, July 6, 2017— Private sector employment increased by 158,000 jobs from May to June, according to the June ADP National Employment Report.
Tempe, AZ, July 6, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 57.4%, which is 0.5 percentage point higher than the May reading of 56.9%, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
St. Louis, MO, July 6, 2017—Mohawk won two separate legal cases last week as it relates to its patent protections, Stifel reports.