Pantone Names Living Coral Its 2019 Color of the Year
New York, NY, December 6, 2018-Pantone has unveiled its 2019 color of the year, Living Coral.
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Private Sector Employment Rose by 179K in November
Roseland, NJ, December 6, 2018—Private sector employment increased by 179,000 jobs from October to November, according to the November ADP National Employment Report.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Fell 2.1% in October
Washington, DC, December 6, 2018—New orders for manufactured goods in October, down following two consecutive monthly increases, decreased $10.5 billion or 2.1% to $502.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Labor Productivity Increased by 2.3% in Q3
Washington, DC, December 6, 2018—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.3% during the third quarter of 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 4.1% and hours worked increased 1.8%.
Non-Manufacturing Index Rose to 60.7% in November
Tempe, AZ, December 6, 2018—The November Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 60.7%, which is 0.4 percentage point higher than the October reading of 60.3%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Kronospan to Utilize I4F Lock on New Laminate Collection
Willemstad, Curaçao, December 6, 2018—I4F has announced Kronospan’s decision to launch new laminate flooring programs featuring I4F’s locking system 3L TripleLock.
Toll Bros. Reports Income & Revenue Increases for Q4 & FY 2018
Horsham, PA, December 5, 2018-Toll Brothers has announced Q4 2018 net income rose 62%, compared to Q4 2017.
White House Tightens Rhetoric with China on Tariffs
Washington, DC, December 5, 2018-President Trump has named U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer as lead negotiator in the U.S.’s talks with China on trade.
Americans Believe Market Is Amidst Housing Affordability Crisis
Washington, DC, December 5, 2018-Nearly three out of four American households believe that the nation is suffering a housing affordability crisis, and a majority of respondents reported this is a problem at their local and state level as well, according to a new nationwide survey conducted on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Ellis Announces Retirement as Exec. Director of AFA at Meeting
Dalton, GA, December 4, 2018-American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) held its 39th annual meeting on the evening of December 4 and celebrated Wanda Ellis’ 25 years of service as executive director.