Industrial Production Rose 0.5% in April
Washington, DC, May 16, 2023—Industrial production rose 0.5% in April after moving sideways the previous two months, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Stump Reports on HD Expo 2023
Charlotte, NC, May 16, 2023—Analyst Stump & Co. reports on HD Expo, “Las Vegas delivered a huge win for the hospitality industry last week, with over 10,000 attendees at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the annual HD (Hospitality & Design) Expo.
Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Down 1.1% in March
Washington, DC, May 16, 2023—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for March was estimated at $1,790.8 billion, down 1.1% from February 2023 and was down 0.3% from March 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Shuttle to Run Between Merchandise Mart & Fulton During NeoCon
Chicago, IL, May 16, 2023— To simplify transportation between the Merchandise Mart and the Fulton Design District, a complementary round-trip shuttle will run between the two sites, clearly marked with Design Days branding.
Fishman Doubles Size of Columbus, Ohio Showroom
Columbus, OH, May 15, 2023-Fishman Flooring Solutions recently double the size of its Columbus, Ohio showroom.
Xpress Global Systems Names Silva to CFO Role
Chattanooga, TN, May 15, 2023—Xpress Global Systems (XGS), which focuses on nationwide transportation of floorcoverings, has named Roger Silva as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
RFCI Adds Two New Members at Spring Meeting
La Grange, GA, May 15, 2023—At its 2023 spring board of directors and associate member meeting at Montage Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina, the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) welcomed two new members: Amorim Cork Composites and AM Stabilizers.
Cyncly, Owner of RFMS, Appoints New CRO & COO
London, UK, May 15, 2023—Cyncly, a global provider of software and content solutions and owner of RFMS, named Matthew Blosl chief revenue officer (CRO) and James Hamilton chief operating officer (COO).
Consumer Sentiment Slid 9.1% in Early May, Driven by Debt Crisis Standoff
Ann Arbor, MI, May 12, 2023-Consumer sentiment slid 9.1% in early May, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Fuse Alliance Adds Three New Network Members
Laguna Niguel, May 12, 2023-Fuse Alliance, an organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, has expanded its network with the addition of Commercial Flooring Professionals, Native Flooring, and Sprague Floor Covering.