Consumer Prices Ticked Up in March
Washington, DC, April 14, 2016—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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GSA Adopts Green Business Certification's SITES Program
Washington, DC, April 14, 2016—The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced it has adopted the SITES rating system for its capital construction program.
Crossville Announces Common Thread for the Cure Scarf Design Contest
Crossville, TN, April 14, 2016—Crossville, Inc. has launched its second scarf design contest, a biennial competition held in support of The Common Thread for the Cure.
March Retail Sales Down 0.3% from February, But Up 1.7% YOY
Washington, DC, April 13, 2016—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for March were $446.9 billion, a decrease of 0.3% from the previous month, and 1.7% above March 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
ProSource Announces Opening of Two New Showrooms
St. Louis, MO, April 13, 2016—ProSource Wholesale is pleased to announce the grand opening of Billings, Montana and Coppell, Texas showrooms.
Interface Partners with Aquafil to Create Timber-Look Hybrid Textile Floor
La Grange, GA, April 13, 2016—Interface has partnered with Aquafil to produce a new hybrid textile floor called Touch of Timber.
Producer Prices Down 0.1% in March
Washington, DC, April 13, 2016—The Producer Price Index for final demand fell 0.1% in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Designer Jamie Durie to Curate Dwell Outdoor at Dwell on Design
Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 2016—International designer and TV host Jamie Durie has partnered with Dwell on Design to serve as curator of Dwell Outdoor at Dwell on Design L.A. 2016, taking place June 24 to 26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturer Shipment Rates Fell in February
Washington, DC, April 13, 2016—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for February was estimated at $1,284.4 billion, down 0.4% from January 2016 and down 1.4% from February 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau has announced.
Mats Inc. Announces Three-Day West Coast Delivery
Stoughton, MA, April 13, 2016—Mats Inc. has launched a West Coast matting program from its new Reno, Nevada warehouse.