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Consumer Sentiment Improves in Early August

Ann Arbor, MI, Aug. 12, 2016 -- Consumer confidence inched upward in early August.

NAFCT & FCICA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Neenah, WI, August 15, 2016—NAFCT, the National Academy of Floor Covering Training and FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, have signed a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations.

Retail Sales Flat in July

Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2016 -- U.S. retail sales were unchanged in July from the previous month, according to the Commerce Department.

Armstrong Reports Lower Sales, Income for Quarter

Lancaster, PA, Aug. 12, 2016 -- Armstrong Flooring reported lower second quarter revenues and income compared to a year ago.

Home Affordability Dips in Second Quarter

Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2016 -- Solid home price appreciation more than offset a modest reduction in mortgage interest rates to push housing affordability lower in the second quarter of 2016.

Nemo Tile Names Director of National Accounts

New York, NY, Aug. 12, 2016 -- Nemo Tile has named Clarice Cawood as the company's first director of national accounts.

FCICA Adds to Webinar Series

West Bloomfield, MI, Aug. 12, 2016 -- FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, said that beginning in January it will hold a product-focused webinar on the first week of each month.

Producer Prices Fall in July

Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2016 -- U.S. producer prices fell unexpectedly in July, according to the Labor Department.

Initial Unemployment Claims Edge Lower

Washington, DC, Aug. 11, 2016 -- Initial jobless claims ticked lower last week to a seasonally adjusted 266,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Mohawk Names Leaders of Countertop, Wood Businesses

Calhoun, GA. Aug. 11, 2016 –- Mohawk Industries has made leadership announcements in two business areas.