Leading Indicators Declined 0.2% in January
Washington, DC, February 18, 2016—The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. declined 0.2% in January to 123.2, following a 0.3% decrease in December and a 0.5% increase in November.
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AIA Billings Index Fell to 49.6 in January
New York, NY, February 18, 2016--The American Institute of Architects reported the January ABI score was 49.6, down slightly from the mark of 51.3 in the previous month.
MSI Rolls Out Floor Pattern Tool for Homeowners
Orange, CA, February 18, 2016--M S International, Inc. has introduced a free online tool that offers more than forty floor pattern designs.
Metroflor to Participate in GlobalShop, Retail Design Trade Show
Las Vegas, NV, February 18, 2016—Metroflor will exhibit at GlobalShop 2016.
NAFCT Offering Intro to Substrate & Subfloor Inspection Course
Dalton, GA, February 18, 2016—The National Academy of Floor Covering Training will hold an Introduction to Substrate and Subfloor Inspection Course on April 7 and 8 in Dalton, Georgia.
Producer Price Index Nudged Upward in January
Washington, DC, February 17, 2016—The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.1% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Housing Starts & Building Permits Fell in January but Remain Up YOY
Washington, DC, February 17, 2016—Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,202,000, 0.2% below the revised December rate of 1,204,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Interior Design Society Announces Speaker Line-Up for Annual Conference
High Point, NC, February 17, 2016—The Interior Design Society confirms the speaker lineup for its annual national conference, March 30 to April 1 at the Dallas Market Center.
Aspecta Accepted into Multilayer Modular Flooring Association
Norwalk, CT, February 17, 2016—Aspecta was accepted into the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association at Domotex Hannover, in recognition of the brand’s achievements to date, caliber of its products and team, and commitment to industry standards.
Lumber Liquidators' New CEO Has Treatable Form of Leukemia
Toano, VA, February 17, 2016—The newly installed CEO of Lumber Liquidators, John M. Presley, has a treatable form of leukemia.