Early Sept. Consumer Sentiment Hits 2nd Highest Level Since '04
Ann Arbor, MI, September 14, 2018-Consumer sentiment rose to 100.8 in early September, 4.8% higher than August’s 96.2, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan.
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Distrib. Trade Sales & Manus.’ Shipments Up 8.2% YOY in June
Washington, DC, September 14, 2018—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for June was estimated at $1,452.2 billion, up 0.3% from May 2018 and was up 8.2% from June 2017.
August Retail Sales Up 6.6% YOY
Washington, DC, September 14, 2018-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August 2018 were $509.0 billion, an increase of 0.1% from the previous month and 6.6% above August 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Shaw Contract Joins Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2018—Shaw Contract has officially joined the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment as part of the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, celebrating 37 founding signatories.
MSI Diversifies into New Product Category with LVT Line
Orange, CA, September 14, 2018—MSI, historically a tile and stone supplier, has launched Everlife, a comprehensive line of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) over the course of the past month.
Industrial Production Rose 0.4% in August
Washington, DC, September 14, 2018—Industrial production rose 0.4% in August for its third consecutive monthly increase, according to the Federal Reserve.
U.S. Import Prices Fell 0.6% in August
Washington, DC, September 14, 2018—U.S. import prices declined 0.6% in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.1% decrease the previous month.
Tile of Spain's Passport to Creativity Now Accepting Entries
Miami, Florida, September 14, 2018—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER), is now accepting entries for the seventh annual Passport to Creativity tour.
Stonepeak Cuts Ribbon on New Gauged Porcelain Line in Crossville
Crossville, TN, September 13, 2018-Stonepeak Ceramics cut the ribbon on its new large format porcelain panel production line at its Crossville, Tennessee production facility yesterday.
Consumer Price Index Rose 0.2% in August
Washington, DC, September 13, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.