Producer Prices Declined 0.2% in February on Lower Goods Prices
Washington, DC, March 15, 2016—The Producer Price Index for final demand fell 0.2% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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Manufacturing Shipments and Trade Sales Down in January
Washington, DC, March 15, 2016—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for January was estimated at $1,296.2 billion, down 0.4% from December 2015 and down 1.1% from January 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Haines Opens New Warehouse in Orlando
Glen Burnie, MD, March 14, 2016—Haines has opened a new, larger flooring warehouse in Orlando, Florida.
Construction Employment Up in 44 States & DC Over the Last 12 Months
Arlington, VA, March 15, 2016—Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between January 2015 and January 2016, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Home Equity at Decade-High Level at Close of 2015
Washington, DC, March 14, 2016—U.S. households closed 2015 with home equity at the highest level in a decade, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Office Sector Expected to Perform in 2016
New York, NY, March 14, 2016—The office sector is expected deliver strong performance in 2016, according to National Real Estate Investor.
Armstrong CEO Matt Espe To Step Down after Spin Off
Lancaster, PA, March 11, 2016—Matt Espe will step down as CEO of Armstrong World Industries when the company spins off its flooring business, according to Lancaster Online.
Len Ferro Named President of Tandus Centiva
Solon, OH, March 11, 2016—Tarkett has announced that, effective immediately, Len Ferro has been named president of the Tandus Centiva business division of Tarkett North America, reporting to Glen Morrison.
ASID Praises Utah Legislation as Victory for the Profession
Washington, DC, March 11, 2016)—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) celebrates the passage of one of its top state legislative priorities by the Utah legislature.
Florim Relaunches the Cedit Brand
Fiorano Modenese MO, IT, March 11, 2016—Six collections mark the beginning of a new story for Florim, as it relaunches the Cedit brand.