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Hackettstown, NJ, August 12, 2020-The Q2 2020 survey of National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) members (in manufacturing, building/construction, design and retail) revealed the current health of the industry is rated at 5.9 (on a scale of zero to 10, with zero being poor, five being “normal” and 10 being excellent), up significantly from last quarter’s 4.1.
Washington, DC, August 12, 2020—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
St. Louis, MO, August 12, 2020-Wholesale distributor E. J. Welch has named Kavita McCarthy vice president of marketing.
Manchester, NH, August 12, 2020-Design For A Difference, a community driven design movement, has announced Home Is Where The Heart Is, a nationwide contest that awards community heroes with free flooring and expert advice for a complete room makeover.
Washington, DC, August 11, 2020—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.6% in July, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Washington, DC, August 11, 2020-NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell 1.8 points to 98.8 in July, near the survey’s historical average. Overall, four of the ten Index components improved, five declined, and one was unchanged.
Fort Lee, NJ, August 11, 2020-Couristan has announced that it will not be participating in the upcoming Las Vegas Market, scheduled for August 30 to September 3.
Arlington, VA, August 11, 2020-Coverings has announced the return and expansion of its offered digital experience, Coverings Connected.
Naples, FL, August 10, 2020—Hadinger Flooring has announced three executive promotions.
Washington, DC, August 10, 2020-The number of job openings increased to 5.9 million on the last business day of June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.