| | | Feb 28, 2019 / The Right News Right When It Happens | | Top Story | | | | GDP Rose 2.6% in Q4 | | Washington, DC, February 28, 2019-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the initial estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. | | |
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| | Today's Flooring News | | | | Home Depot Grew Sales & Earnings in Q4 | | Atlanta, GA, February 28, 2019-The Home Depot reported a 10.9% YOY sales increase in Q4 2018. | | |
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| | | | Lowe's Sales Stable but Earnings Down in Q4 | | Mooresville, NC, February 28, 2019-Lowe's reported a net loss of $824 million for Q4 2019, compared to net earnings of $554 million in Q4 2017. | | |
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| | | | Domotex USA Launches Today in Atlanta | | Atlanta, GA, February 28, 2019-The inaugural edition of Domotex USA opens today in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center. | | |
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| | | Redi Carpet Acquires San Diego-Based Bonded Inc. | | Stafford, TX, February 28, 2019-Redi Carpet has announced the acquisition of Bonded Inc., a San Diego-based floor and window covering company. | | |
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| | | Homeownership Rates Held Steady in Q4 | | Washington, DC, February 28, 2019—The homeownership rate of 64.8% was not statistically different from the rate in Q4 2017 (64.2%) nor from the rate in the third quarter 2018 (64.4%), according to the U.S. Census Bureau. | | |
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| | | Invista Launches New Antron Lumena DNA Fiber System | | Kennesaw, GA, February 28, 2019-Invista today launched Antron Lumena DNA fiber, the first nylon fiber system with built-in, long-lasting protection against the top performance attributes- stain, soil, texture. | | |
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| | | Xpress Global Systems Opens Larger Chicago Service Center | | Chattanooga, TN, February 28, 2019—Xpress Global Systems (XGS) has opened a new service center in the Chicago, Illinois market. | | |
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| | | TISE Reports 2019 Show Stats | | Dallas, TX, February 28, 2019—The International Surface Event reports that the 2019 edition pulled in attendees came from 77 countries and every corner of North America. | | |
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| | | NWFA Offering Hardwood Flooring CEU Opportunities | | St. Louis, February 28, 2019—The National Wood Flooring Association will present two CEUs at the French-Brown Facility in Dallas, Texas, March 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The courses qualify for continuing education credits with AIA and IDCEC. | | |
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| Featured Video | | | | Benjamin Bachman Discusses Gerflor's Entry into the Linoleum Business | | February 27, 2019—Benjamin Bachman, chief sales and marketing officer for Gerfor, Connor Sports and Sport Court, and Kemp Harr discuss Gerflor&r | | |
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