Consumer Sentiment Ticked Up 0.2% in Early November
Ann Arbor, MI, November 8, 2019—Consumer sentiment rose 0.2% to 95.7 in early November, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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LEED Surpasses 100,000 Certified Commercial Projects
Washington, DC, November 8, 2019—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has surpassed 100,000 registered and certified LEED commercial projects.
Armstrong Flooring to Host 14th Annual Energy Forum on Nov. 14
Lancaster, PA, November 8, 2019—Armstrong Flooring will host the 14th annual Energy Conservation Forum at its Lancaster headquarters on November 14, from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Merchant Wholesaler Sales Virtually Unchanged in September
Washington, DC, November 8, 2019-- September 2019 sales of merchant wholesalers were $498.6 billion, virtually unchanged from the revised August level, but were down 0.6% from the September 2018 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Domotex asia/Chinafloor Interviews Bruce Zwicker
Shanghai, China, November 8, 2019—Domotex asia/Chinafloor has launch a series of interviews with key people in the flooring industry to highlight the current news, trends and updates.
Dixie Group Sales Down 6%, Earnings Negative
Dalton, GA, November 7, 2019-The Dixie Group reported a year over year (YOY) Q3 2019 net sales decrease of 6.0%. In Q3 2019 sales, exclusive of sales through the mass merchant channel, were down 1.5% relative to Q3 2018.
Retail Demand Was Soft in Q3
St. Louis, MO, November 7, 2019—Stifel released its analysis of Lumber Liquidators’ Q3 performance, which speaks more broadly to depressed Q3 demand across the board.
IIDA Names Cheryl Durst to Board of Trustees
New York, NY, November 7, 2019—The New York School of Interior Design is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, LEED AP, executive vice president and CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), as a member of the College’s Board of Trustees.
Unemployment Claims Dropped by 7,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, November 7, 2019—In the week ending November 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 211,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Capital Carpet & Flooring Acquires Merrimac Tile and Stone
Wilmington, MA, November 6, 2019—Capital Carpet & Flooring, a 28 year-old company, has purchased Merrimac Tile and Stone Company of Hampton, New Hampshire, a 73 year-old tile, stone and floorcovering company. Both companies are Starnet members.