Consumer Sentiment Down Slightly in August
Ann Arbor, MI, August 17, 2015—Consumer sentiment fell slightly in August to 92.9 from July’s 93.1 reading, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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IDS Buyers' Guide Now Available
High Point, NC, August 17, 2015—The Interior Design Society (IDS) has announced that the IDS Buyers’ Guide is now available.
Surya Named to Inc. 5000 List for Fifth Consecutive Year
Calhoun, GA, August 14, 2015—Surya has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for the fifth straight year.
Gerflor USA Announces Winner of Design Immersion Getaway
Bensenville, IL, August 14, 2015—Gerflor USA has announced the winner of the Creation Collection Design Immersion Getaway promotion: Amy Mays, design principal at HDR Inc. in New York.
Oerlikon Cuts Ribbon on New Dalton Service Center
Dalton, GA, August 14, 2015—The Segment Manmade Fibers of the Swiss Technology group Oerlikon opened its new service center in Dalton, Georgia yesterday.
J+J Releases Report Identifying Trends in Senior Living Design
Dalton, GA, August 14, 2015—J+J Flooring Group has released a new report that identifies four major design trends taking place in the senior living market.
Coverings Announces Call for Presentations
Alexandria, VA, August 14, 2015—Coverings is seeking conference speakers and professional development seminar leaders for its 2016 exhibition programming.
U.S. Producer Price Index Rose in July
Washington, DC, August 14, 2015—The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.2% in July, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices rose 0.4% in June and 0.5% in May.
Industrial Production Increased in July
Washington, DC, August 14, 2015—Industrial production increased 0.6% in July after moving up 0.1% in June, according to the Federal Reserve.
High Performance Homes Selected as Innovation Award Winner by DOE
Gettysburg, PA, Aug. 14, 2015—High Performance Homes (HPH), a builder of high performance homes in the Mid-Atlantic, has been selected as a 2015 Housing Innovation Award Winner by the U.S. Department of Energy.