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Oct 02, 2020 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Consumer Sentiment Rose 8.5% to 80.4 in September

Ann Arbor, MI, October 2, 2020—Consumer sentiment rose 8.5% to 80.4 in September, according to final results from the University of Michigan.

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Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4% in August

Washington, DC, October 2, 2020-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.4 million in August, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 0.7% in August

Washington, DC, October 2, 2020—New orders for manufactured goods in August, up four consecutive months, increased $3.2 billion or 0.7% to $470.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 6.5% July increase.

William M. Bird Expands Partnership with Protect-All Flooring

Charleston, SC, October 1, 2020-Flooring distributor William M. Bird announced today it has expanded its distribution partnership with Protect-All Flooring.

NTCA Five-Star Contractor Project Winners Announced

Flowood, MS, October 2, 2020-The National Tile Contractors Association has announced its 2020 NTCA Five-Star Contractor Project of the Year winners.

Ted Decker Named President & COO of Home Depot

Atlanta, GA, October 2, 2020—The Home Depot has announced that Edward "Ted" P. Decker has been named president and chief operating officer, effective October 5.