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New York, NY, June 1, 2015—An article in Sunday’s edition of the Wall Street Journal detailed the current challenge of New York’s Consolidated Carpet in competing with non-union shops that undercut the business’ prices.
Washington, DC, June 1, 2015—The U.S. gross domestic product for the first three months of 2015 was revised down, clocking in at -0.7% and indicating that the economy actually contracted in the first quarter.
Seattle, WA, June 1, 2015— Bamboo Hardwoods has entered into a distribution agreement with Palo Duro Hardwoods as a new bamboo flooring distributor partner.
Washington, DC, May 29, 2015—Pending home sales rose in April for the fourth straight month and reached their highest level in nine years, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Fiorano Modenese MO, ITA, May 29, 2015—Florim has released its seventh sustainability report, which marks the sixth consecutive year of growth and improvement in all key indicators.
Ann Arbor, MI, May 29, 2015—The University of Michigan’s final index of consumer sentiment for the month of April decreased to 90.7 from 95.9.
Landrum, SC, May 29, 2015—Mohawk will close its Landrum, South Carolina operations and consolidate in Eden, North Carolina, according to GSA Business.
Atlanta, GA, May 29, 2015—Interface is now using the laminate material (PVB), which prevents automobile windows from shattering, in the production of carpet tiles.
Washington, DC, May 29, 2015—The U.S. Department of Energy has announced two new Better Buildings Accelerators, and the U.S. Green Building Council has joined the Home Energy Information Accelerator.
Washington, DC, May 29, 2015—The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) held a steady reading of 54 for the first quarter of 2015, according to the National Association of Home Builders, the 13th consecutive reading of 50 or above.