CarpetsPlus Colortile Co-CEO Completes Fifth Drive Across America
Chattanooga, TN, October 19, 2015—CarpetsPlus Colortile’s co-CEO Ron Dunn recently completed his fifth drive across America, where he met with member stores.
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MaxWoods Floors Hires Darren Boe as Southeast District Manager
Adairsville, GA, October 19, 2015—Darren Boe has joined MaxWoods Floors as its southeast district manager.
Consumer Sentiment Surges in October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 16, 2015—Consumer sentiment rose 5.6% in October to 92.1, according to preliminary results by the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Applications for Initial Jobless Claims Reach 42-Year Low
Washington, DC, October 16, 2015— In the week ending October 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 255,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Americans Think Home Ownership Is a Sound Investment
Washington, DC, October 16, 2015—A vast majority of Americans believe that buying a home is a solid financial decision, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Bentley Recognized by DOE for Energy Savings
Industry, CA, October 16, 2015—Bentley Mills is one of nine manufacturers recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) for its energy savings accomplishments.
Third Quarter Foreclosure Activity Increases Year over Year in 32 States
Irvine, CA, October 16, 2015—There were a total of 327,258 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2015, down 5% from the previous quarter, according to RealtyTrac’s Q3 and September 2015 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.
Industrial Production Down for Second Month in September
Washington, DC, October 16, 2015—Industrial production decreased 0.2% in September after edging down 0.1% in August, according to the Federal Reserve.
Construction Material Prices Down in September
Washington, DC, October 15, 2015—Construction materials prices fell 1.6% in September and 5.3% year over year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consumer Price Index Falls 0.2%, Largely due to Gasoline
Washington, DC, October 15, 2015—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers decreased 0.2% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.