Import Prices Dipped 0.5% in October
Washington, DC, November 15, 2019-U.S. import prices fell 0.5% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.1% increase the previous month.
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Jared Marske Named Director of Operations for Floor360
Madison, WI, November 15, 2019-Floor360 announced that Jared Marske has joined the company in the newly created position of director of operations.
Distrib. Trade Sales & Manufacturers Shipments Ticked Down in Sept.
Washington, DC, November 15, 2019-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for September was estimated at $1,459.4 billion, down 0.2% from August 2019, but was up 0.5% from September 2018.
AmericasMart Announces Winter Show Event Schedule
Atlanta, GA, November 15, 2019- January’s Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market will feature nearly 50 events, seminars, demonstrations, lounges and celebrations, January 14 to 21 at AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia.
CRI Holds Annual Membership Meeting, Elects 2020 BOD
Dalton, GA, November 13, 2019-The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) held its annual membership meeting where it covered budgets for both 2019 and 2020, reviewed the 2018 audit report and voted in the 2020 board of directors and board officers as well as the 2020 policy committee.
Russ Delozier Presented CRI's Joseph J. Smrekar Memorial Award
Dalton, GA, November 14, 2019—The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) presented the Joseph J. Smrekar Memorial Award to Russ Delozier at the organization’s annual membership meeting on November 13 in Dalton, Georgia.
Analyst Stump Shares Observations from BDNY 2019
Charlotte, NC, November 14, 2019-Stump released its reflection on the 2019 BDNY show, which took place November 10 and 11 in New York City.
Interface's Jay Gould to Deliver Motivational Message at Greenbuild
Atlanta, GA, November 14, 2019—Interface CEO, Jay Gould, will deliver a motivational message as part of Greenbuild’s closing keynote session on November 22.
Producer Prices Rose by 0.4% in October
Washington, DC, November 13, 2019-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after being unchanged in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Creating Your Space Now Offering Kitchen & Bath Websites
San Rafael, CA, November 14, 2019-Creating Your Space announces its entry into providing custom website and digital marketing services for the kitchen and bath industry.