Consumer Sentiment Off in May
Ann Arbor, MI, May 13--Consumer sentiment as measured by the University of Michigan's preliminary index dropped unexpectedly to 85.3 in May from 87.7 in April.
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Ann Arbor, MI, May 13--Consumer sentiment as measured by the University of Michigan's preliminary index dropped unexpectedly to 85.3 in May from 87.7 in April.
Clemson, SC, May 13--Introduced at Coverings 2005, the Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) 2005 Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation includes more than 300 updates.
Washington, D.C., May 13--The Associated General Contractors of America announced that OSHA withdrew a proposal harmful to small contractors.
Washington, DC, May 13--Prices of imports into the United States rose a larger-than-expected 0.8% in April on higher prices for oil, metals and chemicals.
Dalton, GA, May 13--Beaulieu of America appointed Richard V. Abramowicz divisional vice president of their central sales division.
Crossville, TN, May 13--Crossville, Inc. has named Mike Sellers to the newly created position of Technical Services Administrator.
Auckland, New Zealand, May 12--Success at two key international trade fairs has affirmed New Zealand wool’s status as a key component of premium-quality carpets.
Alexandria, VA, May 12--Coverings announced that the number of registered attendees at the 2005 show, held from May 3 - May 6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, was 32,228. This figure reflects a 10 percent increase in registered attendees
Westport, CT, May 12--IWT Tesoro Corp., a leading provider of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone wall and floor covering materials, announced 2004 year-end results.
Torrington, CT, May 12--Carpet padding foam stored in trailers erupted into a spectacular fire Wednesday, forcing firefighters to evacuate residents under billowing smoke.