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Retail Sales Up 4.1% YOY in August

Retail Sales Up 4.1% YOY in August

Washington, DC, September 11, 2019-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August 2019 were $526.1 billion, an increase of 0.4% from the previous month, and 4.1% above August 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Uzin Utz Hosts Starnet's NextGen Group

Uzin Utz Hosts Starnet's NextGen Group

Aurora, CO, September 12, 2019-Uzin Utz North America-along with its brands Wolff Tools USA, Uzin U.S., and Pallmann USA-were incredibly honored to host Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership’s NexGen group this week at its Aurora, Colorado Training Center.

Most Americans Believe the U.S. Faces Housing Affordability Crisis

Most Americans Believe the U.S. Faces Housing Affordability Crisis

Washington, DC, September 12, 2019—Four out of five American households believe the nation is suffering a housing affordability crisis and at least 75% report this is a problem at the state and local level as well, according to a new nationwide survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Consumer Prices Inched Up 0.1% in August

Consumer Prices Inched Up 0.1% in August

Washington, DC, September 12, 2019--The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.3% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Architect Compensation On the Rise

Architect Compensation On the Rise

Washington, DC, September 12, 2019—Prolonged economic expansion, a near 50-year low unemployment rate, and a 40% increase in non-residential construction spending over the last several years has led to an increase in compensation for architects.