All-Things-Wood.com awarded “Made in USA” certificationMonday, May 20, 2013 [Winston-Salem, N.C.] All-Things-Wood.com, a cabinet, deck and hardwood floor refinishing contractor in Winston-Salem, N.C., has received official notice that they are the first home improvement contractor in the nation to be Made in U.S.A. certified in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission requirements, the company announced. Shaw Hospitality Group wins two awards at HD Friday, May 17, 2013 [Cartersville, Ga.] Shaw Hospitality Group won Best of Show for Flooring and Best of Competition for the Be Bold collection at the 2013 Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference, the company announced. Held annually in Las Vegas and presented by Hospitality Design magazine, HD is the premier trade show for the hospitality design industry, bringing together more than 900 exhibit... Bellavita Tile brings Cashmere to marketFriday, May 17, 2013 [Carrollton, Texas] Bellavita Tile has introduced Cashmere, a mixed-width and length glass mosaic tile collection, the company announced. HomerWood partners with distribution to launch training program Friday, May 17, 2013 [Titusville, Pa.] HomerWood has launched a series of workshops created to enhance the skill set of its partner sales teams, the company announced. Focusing on Consultative Selling and Presentation Skills and using HomerWood as the model, the program is designed to create, build and lead dynamic sales and support organizations and enhance the overall sales power of its distribution partners. Scott Humphrey: WFCA members vital to pushing Marketplace Fairness Act through SenateThursday, May 16, 2013 [Anaheim, Calif.] Scott Humphrey, CEO, World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), announced that the U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act May 6.
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By the Numbers
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Current Number
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Previous Month
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Percent Change
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Date |
| Retail Sales* |
418.3 |
420.1 |
0.04% |
4/23 |
| Unemployment |
7.6% |
7.6% |
0% |
4/23 |
| Consumer Confidence |
68.1 |
61.9 |
10% |
4/23 |
| Existing Single Family Home Sales** |
4,920 |
4,980 |
1.2% |
4/23 |
| New Home Sales** |
153 |
150 |
2% |
4/23 |
| Housing Starts** |
1,036 |
917 |
13% |
4/23 |
| CPI |
231.7 |
232.2 |
-0.2% |
4/23 |
* In billions of dollars
** In thousands of units |
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