Consumer Price Index Fell in August with Gas Down Sharply
Washington, DC, September 16, 2015—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers decreased 0.1% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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Tarkett Execs Joining in Sustainability Panel at Living Products Expo
Pittsburgh, PA, September 15, 2015—Tarkett executives Diane Martel and Feliks Bezati are scheduled to speak alongside a panel of sustainability experts at the Living Product Expo 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mohawk Group Announces Design Contest for K-12 Schools
Dalton, GA September 15, 2015—Mohawk Group is tapping the creative energy of children with its Scratch Art Design Contest.
Industrial Production Rises 0.6% in July
Washington, DC, September 15, 2015--Industrial production increased 0.6% in July after moving up 0.1% in June, according to the Federal Reserve.
Distributive Trade Sales & Shipments Up 0.1% in July
Washington, DC, September 15, 2015—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for July was estimated at $1,328.0 billion, up 0.1% from June 2015, but was down 2.7% from July 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Retail & Food Services Sales Rose in August
Washington, DC, September 15, 2015—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August were $447.7 billion, an increase of 0.2% from the previous month, and 2.2% above August 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
IVC US Announces Changes to its Leadership Team
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2015—IVC US has made distinct modifications to its executive leadership team in conjunction with the Mohawk Industries acquisition.
Victoria Carpets Acquires the Interfloor Group
Worcestershire, UK, September 14, 2015—Carpet maker Victoria has acquired the Interfloor Group from Milestone Capital, Hutton Collins Partners, and the group’s management for $100.34 million.
Paraguayan Architect Solano Benítez to Speak at Cersaie
Bologna, IT, September 14, 2015—Paraguayan architect and university professor Solano Benítez, founder of the practice Gabinete de Arquitectura, will speak at a conference hosted in the Architecture Gallery on September 30.
Greenbuild & NAHB Announce Strategic Partnership
Dallas, TX, September 11, 2015—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has signed on to become one of three Greenbuild Top Tier Partners for 2015, in addition to AIA and BOMA.