Louis De Poortere Reduces U.S. Prices Via New Shipping Practices
Atlanta, GA, August 3, 2015—Belgian rug maker Louis De Poortere is implementing a much reduced price list and revised procedures starting August 15.
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Mr. Davids Opens Cincinnati Office
Itasca, IL, August 3, 2015—Mr. Davids has opened a regional office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Greenbuild Sustainability Report Released for 2014 Show
Dallas, TX, July 31, 2015—The 2014 Greenbuild Sustainability Report has been released by Informa Exhibitions U.S., Construction and Real Estate and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Three Ecore Employees Will Compete in 2016 Olympics
Lancaster, PA, July 31, 2015—Three part-time marketing employees at Ecore International will be heading to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro as part of the U.S. women’s field hockey team.
Wages & Salaries Rise 0.2%, Slowest Pace on Record
Washington, DC, July 31, 2015—Wages and salaries in the U.S. rose 0.2% in the second quarter, according to the Labor Department.
Armstrong Reports Q2 Earnings of $23.9 Million
Lancaster, PA, July 30, 2015--Armstrong World Industries reported second quarter earnings of $23.9 million.
Interface Sales Up 1.2% in the Second Quarter
Atlanta, GA, July 30, 2015—Interface reported sales of $263.6 million, a 1.2% increase, compared to $260.6 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
GDP Expands in Q2, Revised Up for Q1
Washington, DC, July 30, 2015--The real gross domestic product expanded at a rate of 2.3% in the second quarter of 2015, according to an advance estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, falling just short of the expected 2.6%.
Beaulieu Canada Raises Base Prices for Flooring Products
Acton Vale, QC, July 30, 2015--Beaulieu Canada will increase current base prices for all flooring products by 4% to 6%, effective September 1, 2015.
June Pending Home Sales Dip Slightly Following May's Record High
Washington, DC, July 30, 2015—After five consecutive months of increases, pending home sales slipped 1.8% in June to 110.3 but remained near May's level, which was the highest in over nine years, according to the National Association of Realtors.