| | | Jan 15, 2021 / The Right News Right When It Happens | | Top Story | | | | Mohawk to Expand Hillsville, Virginia Carpet Backing Plant | | Calhoun, GA, January 15, 2021-Mohawk will invest $22.5 million to expand its Hillsville, Virginia operation, reports the Galax Gazette. | | |
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| | Today's Flooring News | | | | December Retail Sales Up 2.9% YOY, Down 0.7% from November | | Washington, DC, January 15, 2021-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for December 2020 were $540.9 billion, a decrease of 0.7% from the previous month, but 2.9% above December 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. | | |
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| | | | Consumer Sentiment Down 1.9% to 79.2 in Early January | | Ann Arbor, MI, January 15, 2021-Consumer sentiment slid 1.9% to 79.2, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. | | |
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| | | | Elizabeth Haendiges Named VP of Operations for Happy Floors | | Miami, FL, January 15, 2020-Happy Floors is pleased to announce Elizabeth Haendiges as its new vice president of operations. | | |
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| | | Producer Prices Rose 0.3% in December | | Washington, DC, January 15, 2021—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.3 percent in December, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This rise followed advances of 0.1% in November and 0.3% in October. | | |
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| | | Industrial Production Rose 1.6% in December | | Washington, DC, January 15, 2021—Industrial production advanced 1.6% in December, with gains of 0.9% for manufacturing, 1.6% for mining, and 6.2% for utilities, according to the Federal Reserve. | | |
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| | | NKBA Announces Schedule for Voices From the Industry Conference | | Hackettstown, NJ, January 15, 2021—The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is offering more than 60 continuing education classes as part of its annual Voices From the Industry (VFTI) conference, which will be hosted virtually during the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), February 9 to 12. | | |
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| | | Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Down 0.1% in Nov. | | Washington, DC, January 15, 2021—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for November was estimated at $1,480.8 billion, down 0.1% from October 2020, but was up 1.5% from November 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. | | |
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| Featured Video | | | | Brian Peed Discusses His Retail Business and Plans for Shaw's Aligned Dealer Meeting Next Week | | January 15, 2021--Brian Peed, Owner of Floor Boys, and Kemp Harr discuss this South Carolina independent flooring retailer’s history, growth, di | | |
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