Lumber Liquidators Addresses Relabeling of Engineered Hardwood Products
Toano, VA, June 2, 2015—Lumber Liquidators disclosed a regulatory filing on June 1 in response to inquiries concerning certain relabeled engineered hardwood flooring products.
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Consumer Spending Down Slightly in April
Washington, DC, June 2, 2015—Consumer spending fell slightly in April, by less than 0.1% or $2.6 billion, a disappointment after a stronger March and an indication that consumers are still cautious about the economy.
MSI Opens New Distribution Center in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, June 2, 2015—M S International Inc. has opened a new distribution center in Los Angeles, California.
Faisal Saleem Named Laticrete's New VP, International Division
Bethany, CT, June 2, 2015—Laticrete has promoted Faisal Saleem to the position of vice president for the company’s international division.
HPS Schönox Launches Worst Subfloor in North America Contest
Florence, AL, June 1, 2015—HPS Schönox has launched its second annual Worst Subfloor in North America contest.
Shannon Specialty Floors Nets Three ADEX Awards for Tuf Stuf
Milwaukee, WI, June 2, 2015—Shannon Specialty Floors received the ADEX Platinum Award for Design Excellence for three of its Tuf Stuf High Performance Flooring products.
Construction Spending Rose 2.2% in April to 6.5 Year High
Washington, DC, June 1, 2015—U.S. construction spending increased 2.2% in April to the highest level in nearly six-and-a-half years, according to the Commerce Department.
Manufacturing Activity Increased in May for 29th Consecutive Month
Tempe, Arizona, June 1, 2015—Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 29th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Consolidated Carpet Discusses Challenge of Competition in WSJ Article
New York, NY, June 1, 2015—An article in Sunday’s edition of the Wall Street Journal detailed the current challenge of New York’s Consolidated Carpet in competing with non-union shops that undercut the business’ prices.
GDP Revised Down for Q1, Indicating That Economy Contracted
Washington, DC, June 1, 2015—The U.S. gross domestic product for the first three months of 2015 was revised down, clocking in at -0.7% and indicating that the economy actually contracted in the first quarter.