Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% in July
Washington, DC, August 13, 2019—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.1% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Shaw Takes Sixth Spot on Elearning! Learning 100 List
Dalton, GA, August 13, 2019—Shaw Industries has earned national recognition for its education and training efforts.
Small Business Optimism Rose to 104.7 in July
Washington, DC, August 13, 2019-Small business optimism rose 1.4 points to 104.7 in July, with seven of ten components advancing, two falling, and one remaining unchanged, according to The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index.
Domotex USA 2020 Issues Call for Speakers
Chicago, IL, August 13, 2019-Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA) has issued a call for Domotex USA 2020 speakers, inviting the floorcovering industry to propose the best speakers for its education sessions.
Nicole Granath Named Sustainability Manager for Novalis
Dalton, GA, August 13, 2019-Novalis Innovative Flooring recently named Nicole Granath as sustainability manager for its global operations.
Home Flipping Rates Fell 2% in Q1
Irvine, CA, August 12, 2019— A total of 49,059 U.S. single family homes and condos were flipped in Q1 2019, down 2% from the previous quarter and down 8% from a year ago to a three-year low, according to the ATTOM Data Solutions’ Q1 2019 U.S. Home Flipping Report.
NAFCD to Offer Two University of Innovative Distribution Events
Chicago, IL, August 12, 2019—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce the return of University of Innovative Distribution (UID) In-A-Day.
Glen Raven, Maker of Sunbrella, Names Steve Pawl CMO
Sunbury, PA, August 12, 2019—Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, best known as the makers of Sunbrella fabrics, has announced the hiring of Steve Pawl, a marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience building international consumer brands, as its first chief marketing officer.
Dixie Group Strengthens Balance Sheet with Sale of Santa Ana Facility
Dalton, GA, August 9, 2019-The Dixie Group has entered into an agreement to sell to its Fabrica facility in Santa Ana California and lease it back from CenterPoint Properties Trust.
Select Interior Concepts Grew Sales and Income in Q2
Atlanta, GA, August 9, 2019-- Select Interior Concepts, an installer and nationwide distributor of interior building products, announced Q2 2019 net sales increased 26.8% YOY, including organic sales growth of 1.6%.