Personal Income Rose 0.3% in April, Spending Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, May 31, 2024-Personal income increased $65.3 billion (0.3% at a monthly rate) in April, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Mannington Releases Second Sustainability Report, Values in Action
Salem, NJ. – May 31, 2024--Mannington Mills has issued its second Values in Action report detailing commitments and initiatives aligned around its four Core Values of Care, Do the Right Thing, Control Our Own Destiny and Work Hard / Play Hard.
Southwind Appoints Two New Territory Managers
Dalton, GA, May 31, 2024—Southwind Floors announced that Cindy Hansen has joined Southwind as the new North Central territory manager and Kayla Kitten as the new South Central territory manager.
Virginia Tile Cuts the Ribbon on Indianapolis Showroom
Indianapolis, IN, May 31, 2024—Virginia Tile Company announces the grand opening of its newest showroom, located at 4161 96th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Q1 GDP Revised Down to 1.3% in Second Estimate
Washington, DC, May 30, 2024—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.3% in Q1, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Pending Home Sales Fell 7.7% in April
Washington, DC, May 30, 2024—Pending home sales in April fell 7.7%, according to the National Association of Realtors. All four U.S. regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year decreases.
NeoCon Releases Trend Forecast Prior to 2024 Event
Chicago, IL, May 30, 2024-The 55th edition of NeoCon will be held June 10 to 12.
Interface Releases 2024 Design Trend Index
Atlanta, GA, May 30, 2024—Interface has released its 2024 Design Trend Index, which explores the latest trends pushing boundaries in commercial spaces.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 3,000 in Week Ending May 25
Washington, DC, May 30, 2024—In the week ending May 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Mortgage Applications Declined 5.7% in Week Ending May 24
Washington, DC, May 29, 2024—Mortgage applications decreased 5.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 24, 2024.