Consumer Price Index Rose by 0.2% in June
Washington, DC, July 15, 2016—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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June Retail & Food Sales Rose 0.6%, According to Advance Estimate
Washington, DC, July 15, 2016—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June were $457.0 billion, an increase of 0.6% from the previous month and 2.7% above June 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Armstrong Flooring Moving from Direct to Distribution in Servicing CCA
Lancaster, PA, July 15, 2016—Working in concert with CCA leadership, Armstrong Flooring (AFI) has made the decision to conclude the CCA direct program and return the sales and service of the CCA dealer network to our distribution partners.
Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers Shipments Up 0.2% in May
Washington, DC, July 15, 2016—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,291.8 billion, up 0.2% from April 2016, but was down 1.4% from May 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Solid Hardwood Manufacturer Aacer Adding Engineered to its Offering
Peshtigo, WI, July 15, 2016—Aacer Flooring has announced that it is expanding its manufacturing operation and will soon be producing northern hardwood engineered flooring.
Consumer Sentiment Fell 4.3% in July, According to Preliminary Results
Ann Arbor, MI, July 15, 2016—Consumer sentiment fell to 89.5 in July, 4.3% below June’s 93.5, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
June Industrial Production Rose 0.6%, Following May Decline
Washington, DC, July 15, 2016—Industrial production increased 0.6% in June after declining 0.3% in May, according to the Federal Reserve.
Greenbuild Announces Closing Plenary Speakers for 2016 Expo
Washington, DC, July 15, 2016—Informa Exhibitions and USGBC announce famed architect Bjarke Ingels, founding partner of the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), and USGBC COO Mahesh Ramanujam as Greenbuild International Conference and Expo closing plenary speakers.
Cersaie Exhibition Space Sold Out Three Months Prior to Show
Sassuolo, IT, July 15, 2016—The entire 156,000 square meters of Cersaie's exhibition area has already been sold out, three months prior to the show, which will run September 26 to 30.
Quick-Step Showcasing New LVF Category
Dallas, TX, July 16, 2016 — At this week’s CCA convention, Quick-Step is showcasing its new Multi-Category-Flooring-Solution, including its soon-to-launch category, luxury vinyl flooring.