Burton Gold, Founder/CEO of Stratton Industries, Dies
Atlanta, GA, August 18, 2017— Burton M. Gold, 88, passed away peacefully, on July 29.
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Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Assoc. Names Topics For Call Series
Fredericksburg, VA, August 18, 2017—Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Association has announced the topics for its Lunchtime Call Series.
E-Commerce Sales Increased by 4.8% in Q2
Washington, DC, August 17, 2017—The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced today that the estimate of U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2017 was $111.5 billion, an increase of 4.8% from the first quarter of 2017.
Shaw to Close Two Laminate Manufacturing Facilities in October
Dalton, GA, August 16, 2017—Shaw Industries has announced that it will close its laminate manufacturing facilities in Ringgold, Georgia and Lexington, North Carolina.
Industrial Production Inched Upward in July
Washington, DC, August 17, 2017—Industrial production rose 0.2% in July following an increase of 0.4% in June.
Daltile Interior Design Scholarship Now Open for Submissions
Dallas, TX, August 17, 2017—The sixth annual Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the ASID Foundation, is now open for submissions.
Jeremy Keel Rejoins Shamrock as Director of Operations
Memphis, TN, August 17, 2017—Shamrock Plank Flooring announced that Jeremy Keel has rejoined the Shamrock team as director of operations.
The Home Depot Increased Sales by 6.2% in Q2
Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2016—The Home Depot reported Q2 sales of $28.1 billion, a 6.2% increase over Q2 2016’s $26.5 billion.
Emser Tile Opens Third Distribution Center, Located in Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA, August 16, 2017—Emser Tile has opened its third distribution center in North America.
Housing Starts Tumble in July, Down 4.8%
Washington, DC, August 16, 2017— Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,155,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.