Fishman Flooring Solutions Opening Myrtle Beach Branch
Baltimore, MD, September 16, 2015—Fishman Flooring Solutions will open a branch in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina effective October 1, 2015.
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Builder Confidence in Housing Market Continues Its Rise in September
Washington, DC, September 16, 2015—Builder confidence in the U.S. housing market climbed by one point to 62 in September, according the National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Market Index.
CarpetsPlus Colortile Announces Annual Convention Details
Tuscon, AZ, September 16, 2015—CarpetsPlus Colortile will hold its annual convention on March 4 to 7, 2016 at Tucson’s Starr Pass Resort.
Langhorne Carpet Making Rugs for Pope Francis' Visit to Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, September 16, 2015—Langhorne Carpet Company of Penndel, Pennsylvania was commissioned to produce three handmade rugs in preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia’s ABC 6.
Consumer Price Index Fell in August with Gas Down Sharply
Washington, DC, September 16, 2015—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers decreased 0.1% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Tarkett Execs Joining in Sustainability Panel at Living Products Expo
Pittsburgh, PA, September 15, 2015—Tarkett executives Diane Martel and Feliks Bezati are scheduled to speak alongside a panel of sustainability experts at the Living Product Expo 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mohawk Group Announces Design Contest for K-12 Schools
Dalton, GA September 15, 2015—Mohawk Group is tapping the creative energy of children with its Scratch Art Design Contest.
Industrial Production Rises 0.6% in July
Washington, DC, September 15, 2015--Industrial production increased 0.6% in July after moving up 0.1% in June, according to the Federal Reserve.
Distributive Trade Sales & Shipments Up 0.1% in July
Washington, DC, September 15, 2015—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for July was estimated at $1,328.0 billion, up 0.1% from June 2015, but was down 2.7% from July 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Retail & Food Services Sales Rose in August
Washington, DC, September 15, 2015—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August were $447.7 billion, an increase of 0.2% from the previous month, and 2.2% above August 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.