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Washington, DC, July 16, 2018—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,449.7 billion, up 1.4% from April 2018 and was up 8.6% from May 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ann Arbor, MI, July 13, 2018—Consumer sentiment fell 1.1% in July to 97.1, following June’s final 98.2 rate, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Dalton, GA, July 12, 2018—On July 10, Shaw Industries announced a price increase of 5% to 7% on residential carpet, with a minimum of $0.18, citing the escalation of raw materials
Dallas, TX, July 13, 2018—Human rights lawyer and humanitarian Amal Clooney will deliver the opening keynote remarks at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place November 14 to 16, Informa Exhibitions and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced.
Florence, AL, July 13, 2018—The fifth edition of the Schönox’s Worst Subfloor Contest is now open for submissions.
Rocky Face, GA, July 13, 2018—Informa Exhibitions hosted a summer soiree to show appreciation to The International Surfaces Event exhibitors.
Calhoun, GA, July 13, 2018—The Multilayer Flooring Association (MFA) has announced the details of its second annual General Meeting.
Spartanburg, SC, July 12, 2018—Milliken & Company’s board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1.
Washington, DC, July 12, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
San Diego, CA, July 12, 2018—DuChâteau has named Gary Cissell as the company’s first buying group and national programs manager.