Consumer Sentiment Slipped 0.2% in Early January, But Up YOY
Ann Arbor, MI, January 20, 2020—Consumer sentiment fell 0.2% to 99.1 in early January, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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QEP Launches Harris Flooring Group with Addition of Kraus
Johnson City, TN, January 20, 2020-As the next step in the integration of the recently acquired Naturally Aged Flooring and Kraus brands, Q.E.P., Co. is proud to introduce Harris Flooring Group.
Stanton Celebrating 40 Years of Business
Woodbury, NY, January 20, 2020-Stanton is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
December Housing Starts Jumped 40.8% YOY
Washington, DC, January 17, 2020—Privately-owned housing starts in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,608,000, 16.9% above the revised November estimate of 1,375,000 and 40.8% above the December 2018 rate of 1,142,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
Industrial Production Slipped 0.3% in December
Washington, DC, January 17, 2020-Industrial production declined 0.3% in December, as a decrease of 5.6% for utilities outweighed increases of 0.2% for manufacturing and 1.3% for mining, reports the Federal Reserve.
Coverings Unveils Education Lineup for 2020 Show
New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2020-Coverings has unveiled the lineup of learning opportunities for Coverings 2020, which takes place April 20 to 23 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
China Closed 2019 with Economic Growth Rate of 9.1%
New York, NY, January 17, 2019—Chinese officials reported that the country closed 2019 with an official economic growth of 6.1%, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Job Openings Fell by 6.8 Million in November
Washington, DC, January 17, 2020-The number of job openings fell to 6.8 million (-561,000) on the last business day of November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Xpress Global Systems Opens New Service Facility in Indianapolis
Chattanooga, TN, January 17, 2020—Xpress Global Systems (XGS) announces a strategic expansion into the Indiana market by opening a new service center in Indianapolis.
Registration Now Open for Inaugural WELL Conference
New York, NY, January 17, 2020—The WELL Conference announces that registration is now open for this inaugural event taking place March 29 to April 1 at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona.