Weyerhaeuser Acquiring Plum Creek Timber for $8.44 Billion
Federal Way, WA, November 13, 2015—Weyerhaeuser will pay $8.44 billion to acquire Plum Creek Timber.
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Mohawk Turns Old Building into LEED Gold Certified Flooring Center
Calhoun, GA, November 12, 2015—Mohawk Industries cut a celebratory ribbon at its newly renovated Mohawk Flooring Center in Calhoun, Georgia on November 12 to mark the building’s designation as LEED Gold certified.
TISE Announces Details of New Ignite Education Program
Dallas, TX, November 13, 2015— The International Surfaces Events announces the new Ignite Education Program, taking place January 19 to 22 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CRI Announces Details of Annual Membership Meeting
Dalton, GA, November 13, 2015—The Carpet & Rug Institute’s annual membership meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 18 at 11:00.
Home Prices Sustained Steady Growth in Most Metro Areas in Q3
Washington, DC, November 13, 2015—Overall home price appreciation slowed to a healthier pace during the third quarter, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors.
October Retail Sales Inch Upward
Washington, DC, November 13, 2015— The U.S. Census Bureau announced that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for October were $447.3 billion, an increase of 0.1% from the previous month, and 1.7% above October 2014.
Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipments Flat in September
Washington, DC, November 13, 2015— The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for September was estimated at $1,320.3 billion, virtually unchanged from August, according to The U.S. Census Bureau.
Producer Price Index Posts 0.4% Decline in October
Washington, DC, November 13, 2015—The Producer Price Index for final demand decreased 0.4% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Washington Post Article Highlights the Benefits of Large Format Porcelain
Washington, DC November 12, 2015—The Washington Post has published an article in its real estate section titled “Porcelain Ceramic Tile Making a Comeback,” which details the increasing use and versatility of large format porcelain tile.
Job Openings, Hires & Separations Held Steady in September
Washington, DC, November, 12, 2015—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.5 million on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.