Creating Your Space Introduces Tru-Color Matching System
San Rafael, CA, September 16, 2019—Creating Your Space is pleased to announce its latest flooring technology marketing tool, the Tru-Color Matching System.
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Consumer Sentiment Posted Small Rebound in Early September
Ann Arbor, MI, September 13, 2019—Consumer sentiment for early September rose 2.4% to 92.0, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan.
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.
Tarkett to Participate in Habitat's Home Builders Blitz
Solon, OH, September 11, 2019—Tarkett announces its continued corporate partnership with Habitat for Humanity in North America to support the Home Builders Blitz.
Decorative Surfaces Conference Slated for December in California
Madison, WI, September 13, 2019—Material Intelligence will host the Decorative Surfaces conference, which will take place December 3 to 5 at the Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California.
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.
Mannington Named to Top 30 Exceptional Business Families List
Salem, NJ, September 12, 2019-Mannington Mills joins a group of “Top 30 Exceptional Business Families,” named by Family Business Magazine.
Trump Tweets Delay in Plans to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Flooring to 30%
Washington, DC, September 12, 2019-On September 11, President Trump announced via Tweet that he will delay the 5% increase in tariffs, including Chinese-made flooring, from October 1 to October 15.
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
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.