Consumer Price Index Up 0.1% in July
Washington, DC, August 19, 2015—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.1% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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IDS Announces Call for Speakers for 2016 National Conference
High Point, NC, August 19, 2015—The Interior Design Society (IDS) announces a call for speakers for its 2016 national conference, which will be held March 31 and April 1, 2016 at the Dallas Market Center, Texas.
Home Depot Sales Up 4.3% YOY in Second Quarter
Atlanta, GA, August 18, 2015—The Home Depot has reported sales of $24.8 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, a 4.3% increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
New Residential Construction Rates Down in July
Washington, DC, August 18, 2015—Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,119,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have jointly announced.
Armstrong Initiates Price Increase in Canada
Lancaster, PA, August 18, 2015—Armstrong has announced that it will initiate a price increase for all residential and commercial flooring products in Canada effective with shipments on October 12.
Actor Ed Begley Jr. Appears in Bostik Promotion
Wauwatosa, WI, August 18, 2015—Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. appears in a new Bostik promotion, explaining why he chose Bostik adhesives for his home, which is tracking for LEED Platinum certification.
Alston Hardwood To Be Distributed by Quality Wood Floors
City of Industry, CA, Aug 18, 2015—Alston Inc. has signed a distributorship agreement with Quality Wood Floors Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona.
Engineered Floors Finalizing Plans for Carpet Tile Plant
Dalton, GA, August 4, 2015 -- Engineered Floors is finalizing the site selection process for its new carpet tile plant in Northwest Georgia.
Interface Honors CEO Daniel Hendrix with Thai Factory Dedication
Chonburi, TH, August 17, 2015—Interface has dedicated its Thailand factory to honor current CEO and chairman of the board Daniel T. Hendrix.
60 Minutes Rebroadcasts Lumber Liquidators Story & Adds New Information
Toano, VA, August 17, 2015—Last night, 60 Minutes revisited its Lumber Liquidators story, first broadcast in March, and told the Sunday night viewers what has happened since its report was first broadcast in early March.