Consumer Sentiment Rose 4.2% in Early June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 11, 2021—Consumer sentiment rose 4.2% to 86.4 in early June, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Engineered Floors to Produce LVT in North Georgia
Dalton, GA, August 25, 2020-Engineered Floors has made the decision to initiate domestic LVT production in its Seretean facility, utilizing the latest and most innovative manufacturing equipment available.
Happy Feet Hosts Successful ChattaVegas Event
Chattanooga, TN, June 11, 2021--Happy Feet International hosted its first ever ChattaVegas event for dealers at its LVP showroom on June 10.
Construction Employment Declined by 20,000 in May
Washington, DC, June 11, 2021-Construction employment totaled 7,423,000 in May, a drop of 20,000 from April and the third decline in the past four months, according to Associated General Contractor’s analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data.
Unilin Adds Unicoat to Patent Portfolio
Waregem, Belgium, June 11, 2021-Unilin Technologies' waterproof coating for flooring “Unicoat” is the newest patented innovation in its patent portfolio.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.6% in May
Washington, DC, June 10, 2021-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Jobless Claims Drop to 13-Month Low in First Week of June
Washington, DC, June 10, 2021-In the week ending June 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 376,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 385,000, according to the Department of Labor.
John Stephens Named VP of Consumer Strategy for Shaw
Dalton, GA, June 10, 2021—The residential division of Shaw Industries has named John Stephens vice president of consumer strategy, reporting to the recently-named vice president of residential marketing and digital commerce, Nina LoCicero.
Daltile Announces 2021 Advisory Board for Statements Program
Dallas, TX, June 10, 2021—Daltile is pleased to present its new 2021 advisory board for the Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program.
Armstrong Announces New Coverage for Midwest Territory
Lancaster, PA, June 9, 2021-As was previously communicated, Armstrong Flooring will end its relationship with Ohio Valley Flooring, effective July 3, and will expand the territories of two key distributors and service the remainder of the market on a direct basis.