Consumer Spending Rises in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, according to the Commerce Department.
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FCICA To Host Moisture Management Webinar
West Bloomfield, MI, Dec. 23, 2013 -- FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will be hosting a webinar about moisture management on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. EST.
German Laminate Makers Target of Investigation
Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 23, 2013 -- The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Turkey has initiated an anti-dumping investigation against German producers of laminate flooring.
Swiff-Train Dallas Market Set January 9
Houston, TX, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Distributor Swiff-Train Company said its Dallas Regional Market will be held Jan. 9 in Grapevine.
Leading Economic Indicators Surge in November
New York, NY, Dec. 20, 2013 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.8% in November compared to October, according to the Conference Board.
Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 4.1%
Washington, DC, Dec. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. economy grew at an annual pace of 4.1% in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
Another Suit Filed Against Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, Dec. 20, 2013 -- More shareholders of Lumber Liquidators are lining up to sue the company over alleged false and misleading statements.
CARE Annual Meeting Set for May in Seattle
Dalton, GA, Dec. 20, 2013 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort will hold its annual conference May 6-8 in Seattle.
Existing Home Sales Decline in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 19, 2013 -- Existing home sales fell 4.3% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.9 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Daltile Holding Student Design Competition
Dallas, TX, Dec. 19, 2013 -- The Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the ASID Foundation, returns for the third year.