Consumer Sentiment Fell 0.6% in January
Ann Arbor, MI, February 1, 2016—Consumer sentiment fell to 92.0 in January, down 0.6% from December’s 92.6.
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J+J Participated in Alliance for Innovation and Sustainability Event
Dalton, GA, February 1, 2016—J+J Flooring Group recently participated in the Alliance for Innovation and Sustainability’s “Zero Waste Strategies” event at Dalton State College on January 28.
GDP Rose by Only 0.7% in Q4 2015, According to BEA Advance Estimate
Washington, DC, January 29, 2016—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Registration for FloorTek Now Open
Dalton, GA, January 29, 2016—Registration for the FloorTek Expo is now open, according to the American Floorcovering Alliance.
Worker Pay Rose 0.6% in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, January 29, 2016—Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.6%, for the three-month period ending in December 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Trade Deficit Widened by 2% in December
Washington, DC, January 29, 2016—The U.S. goods trade deficit widened by 2% in December to $61.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
FCICA to Host Commercial Flooring Tradeshow in March
West Bloomfield, MI, January 29, 2016—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will host the Commercial Flooring Tradeshow, March 7 at the Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida.
NWFA Members Participate in Gary Sinise Foundation Home Build
St. Louis, MO, January 29, 2016—The National Wood Flooring Association and several of its members participated in the Gary Sinise Foundation’s latest smart-home building project completed earlier this month.
Metroflor Names Winners of its Performance Awards
Las Vegas, NV, January 28, 2016—Metroflor Corporation celebrated the dedication and accomplishments of its distribution partners across the entire brand portfolio by bestowing its 2015 performance awards.
Pending Home Sales Inched Up in December
Washington, DC, January 28, 2016—Pending home sales were mostly unchanged in December, but inched forward slightly, according to the National Association of Realtors.