Industrial Production Declined 0.4% in September
Washington, DC, October 17, 2019—Industrial production fell back 0.4% in September after advancing 0.8% in August, according to the Federal Reserve.
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International Design Guild Adds New Member
Manchester, NH, October 17, 2019—The International Design Guild (IDG), a CCA Global business, continues to expand its membership with new member, Denver, Colorado-based Aztec Carpet and Rug.
Howard Brodsky Receives 2019 Rochdale Pioneers Award
Dalton, GA, October 17, 2019—Howard Brodsky, co-founder, chairman and co-CEO of CCA Global Partners, has been named the 2019 recipient of the international Rochdale Pioneers Award.
Mannington's Jack Ganley to Retire, Pendley Named Replacement
Salem, NJ, October 16, 2019-Mannington Mills announced today that Jack Ganley, president of Mannington Commercial, will retire on December 31.
Laticrete Promotes Nash & Boyle To Newly Created Roles
Bethany, CT, October 16, 2019-Laticrete has promoted Ron Nash to the newly formed position of senior vice president of sales and marketing and Sean Boyle to the newly formed position of vice president of market intelligence and channel management.
Builder Confidence Hits 20-Month High in October
Washington, DC, October 16, 2019-Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose three points to 71 in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Distrib. Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipments Rose 0.2% in August
Washington, DC, October 16, 2019-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for August was estimated at $1,463.9 billion, up 0.2% from July 2019 and was up 1.1% from August 2018.
Ecore Releases Updated Surface-Generated Noise Test Data
Lancaster, PA, October 15, 2019- Ecore released updated floor impact sound test data for five surfaces that meet the new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E3133 standard.
Retail Sales Down 0.3% in September But Up 4.1% YOY
Washington, DC, October 16, 2019-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2019 were $525.6 billion, a decrease of 0.3% from the previous month, but 4.1% above September 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Tarkett to Open NYC-Based Atelier
Solon, OH, October 16, 2019-Tarkett has announced the launch of the Tarkett Atelier in New York City, officially opening October 30 with the Circular by Design panel discussion and exhibit.