Pergo Launches Web Reality Series, Ultimate Staycation
Dallas, TX, August 17, 2016—Pergo is launching a web reality series this Saturday entitled Ultimate Staycation.
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Housing Starts Rose 2.1% in July
Washington, DC, August 16, 2016—Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,211,000, 2.1% above the revised June estimate of 1,186,000 and 5.6% above the July 2015 rate of 1,147,000, reports the Commerce Departmen
Home Depot Sales up 6.6%, Earnings Up 13.9% in Q2 YOY
Atlanta, GA, August 16, 2016—The Home Depot has reported sales of $26.5 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2016, a 6.6% increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2015.
July Industrial Production Up 0.7%, Largest Advance Since Nov. '14
Washington, DC, August 16, 2016—Industrial production rose 0.7% in July after moving up 0.4% in June, reports the Federal Reserve.
Coverings Issues Call for Presentation Proposals
Orlando, FL, August 16, 2016—Coverings is inviting conference presenters and professional development leaders to submit proposals for the show's 2017 programming.
Consumer Prices Held Steady in July
Washington, DC, August 16, 2016—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Mirage Expands Distribution Partnership with All Tile
St-Georges, Quebec, August 16, 2016– Mirage has formed a new distribution partnership with All Tile in the Midwest.
CCA Global Partners Announces Scholarship Winners
Manchester, NH, August 16, 2016—CCA Global Partners has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship created in honor of their co-Founder, Alan Greenberg: Conner Thomas and Jessica Nagel.
Homebuilder Sentiment Rises Two Points in August
Washington, DC, August 15, 2016—Builder confidence in the market for newly constructed single-family homes in August rose two points to 60 on the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index.
J+J Names Mike Bowers Regional VP Southeast Region
Dalton, GA, August 15, 2016—J+J Flooring Group has named Mike Bowers regional vice president southeast region.