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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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Irvine, CA, November 12, 2015—Foreclosure filings were reported on 115,134 U.S. properties in October, an increase of 6% from the previous month but still down 6% from a year ago, according to RealtyTrac's U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for October 2015.
Crossville, TN, November 12, 2015—Crossville, Inc. is a sponsor and product contributor for the fourth annual Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse, benefitting the Napa Valley Film Festival.
Nashville, TN, November 11, 2015—The National Federation of Independent Business' (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index was unchanged in October, posting no change after a rise of only 0.2 points in September and a gain of only 0.5 in August.
Lancaster, PA, November 11, 2015—Armstrong World Industries has announced that Carpetland USA's Pewaukee and Glendale locations are the first and second newest members of Armstrong’s Elite Retailer program.
Dalton, GA, November 11, 2015—Oriental Weavers has tapped Susan Holley as its new vice president, national accounts.