Early-Bird Registration for IFMA Expo Closes August 13
San Diego, CA, August 3, 2016—The deadline for early-bird registration for International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) World Workplace 2016 Conference & Expo closes August 13.
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Restaurants Stand as Area of Strength in Retail Centers
New York, NY, August 3, 2016—“For the first time in nearly two decades, restaurant sales surpassed supermarket sales last year,” reports CNBC.
Hardwood Forest Foundation's Program Launching at Omaha Children’s Museum
Memphis, TN, August 2, 2016—The Hardwood Forest Foundation’s flagship and award-winning Truth About Trees program will soon take on new life through partnership with the Omaha Children’s Museum in Omaha, Nebraska.
Rents Rising Fastest Among Low-End Apartments, says Zillow
Seattle, WA, August 1, 2016—Median rent for the least expensive multifamily rental homes is rising faster than median rent overall, and only a small portion of all new apartments is at the low end, according to the latest Zillow analysis.
Tile of Spain's 15th Awards Competition Now Open
Miami, FL, August 1, 2016—Tile of Spain announces an open call for the 15th Tile of Spain Awards competition.
GDP Grew at 1.2% in Q2, According to Advance Estimate
Washington, DC, July 29, 2016--Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.2% in the second quarter of 2016, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
J+J Promotes Josh Hall to VP Manufacturing
Dalton, GA, July 29, 2016—J+J Flooring Group has announced that it has promoted Josh Hall to vice president—manufacturing.
For Q2 Interface Global Reports Flat Earnings on 5.9% Decrease in Sales
La Grange, GA, July 28, 2016—Interface Global reported sales of $248.2 million, or $0.32 per share, in Q2 2016, versus $263.6 million, or $0.33 per share, in Q2 2015, a 5.9% decrease in net sales.
D.R. Horton Launches Line of Affordable Homes for "Active Adults"
Fort Worth, TX, July 28, 2016—Seeing that entry-level houses geared toward first-time homebuyers have become popular with retirees, D.R. Horton announced that it is establishing a new brand for “active adults," reports the Star Telegram.
EPA Issues Formaldehyde Ruling in Line with CARB Guidelines
Washington, DC, July 28, 2016—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to reduce exposure to formaldehyde vapors from certain wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States.