Laticrete Announces 2019 Spectralock Sweepstakes
Bethany, CT, August 19, 2019—Laticrete has launched a prize promotion for its U.S. and Canadian customers (excluding Quebec) to celebrate the performance of its Spectralock product line.
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Housing Starts Fell 4.0% in July, Up 0.6% YOY
Washington, DC, August 16, 2019-Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,191,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Consumer Sentiment Fell 6.4% in Early August
Ann Arbor, MI, August 16, 2019-Consumer sentiment fell 6.4% in early August to 92.1, from July’s 98.4 rate, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Stifel Report Gives Thorough Analysis on Decline of Carpet Market
St. Louis, MO, August 16, 2019-Analyst Stifel has released an in-depth analysis of the carpet market.
Surfaces (TISE) to Put More Emphasis on Natural Stone
Dallas, TX, August 16, 2019-Attendees at StonExpo/Marmomac at The International Surface Event (TISE) in January 2020 will notice more natural stone on display than ever before.
China Ceramics to Expand into Southeast Asia
Jinjiang, China, August 16, 2019-China Ceramics Co., a Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used for exterior siding and for interior flooring and design in residential and commercial buildings, has announced its plans to enter the ceramic tile market in Southeast Asia.
Builder Confidence Rose One Point to 66 in August
Washington, DC, August 15, 2019—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 66 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Retail Sales Rose 0.7% in July
Washington, DC, August 15, 2019—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2019 were $523.5 billion, an increase of 0.7% from the previous month, and 3.4% above July 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Labor Productivity Rose 2.3% in Q2 2019
Washington, DC, August 15, 2019—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.3% in the second quarter of 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.9% and hours worked decreased 0.4%.
Former President Barack Obama to Speak at Greenbuild 2019
Washington, D.C., August 14, 2019-The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Informa Connect announced that Former President Barack Obama will speak as the Wednesday keynote of the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.