Personal Income Rose 1.1% in July, Spending Rose 0.3%
Washington, DC, August 27, 2021—Personal income increased $225.9 billion (1.1%) in July, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Swiff-Train Rebrands as STC
Houston, TX, August 27, 2021—Swiff-Train Company (STC) announces a rebranding to the name STC.
CFI Presents Scott Humphrey with Chris Davis Award
Forney, TX, August 27, 2021-The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) honored Scott Humphrey, CEO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), with the Chris Davis award during its 28th annual convention at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.
Q2 GDP Revised Up to 6.6% in Second Estimate
Washington, DC, August 26, 2021-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.6% in Q2 2021, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 6.3%.
Sales at Building Material Stores Slid 1.2% in July
Washington, DC, August 26, 2021-Sales at building materials stores registered a 1.2% monthly decline in July to $39 billion, reports the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
CARE Announces Details of 2021 Annual Conference
Dalton, GA, August 26, 2021--CARE’s 19th annual conference will take place August 31 to September 1, and to protect the health of attendees, the organization has shifted to an online-only format.
Artisan Design Group Named to 2021 Inc. 5000 List
Dallas, TX, August 26, 2021-Artisan Design Group was included on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies.
Jobless Claims Rose by 4K to 353,000 in Third Week of August
Washington, DC, August 26, 2021—In the week ending August 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 353,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
CARE Offering Grants for Post-Consumer Carpet Transportation
Dalton, GA, August 26, 2021--California-based flooring retailer and installer businesses are eligible to apply for CARE grants to purchase equipment that would enable transporting post-consumer carpet (PCC) to recycling facilities and PCC drop-off locations.
High Point Market Announces Fall 2021 Keynote Lineup
High Point, NC, August 26, 2021-The High Point Market Authority announces its keynote series lineup for fall market, October 16 to 20, featuring three leading women executives.