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Aug 30, 2019 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Consumer Sentiment Fell 8.7% in August

Ann Arbor, MI, August 30, 2019-Consumer sentiment in August fell 8.7% to 89.8, from July’s 98.4 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

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Consumer Spending Increased in July

Washington, DC, August 30, 2019-Personal income increased $23.9 billion (0.1%) in July, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Dixie Files Plan to Repurchase $5.9 Million of Its Shares

Dalton, GA, August 30, 2019-On August 27, 2019, Dixie filed an 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission to facilitate repurchase of up to $5.9 million of its shares pursuant to a repurchase authorization approved by its board of directors.

Jaeckle & Premier to Distribute Custom Building & Bostik Products

Madison, WI, August 30, 2019—Jaeckle Distributors and Premier Tile Corporation have announced that all of the company’s Midwestern locations will now distribute products from both Custom Building Products and Bostik, two companies specializing in surface prep, setting materials, and other installation products.

Armstrong Flooring's Lockout of Unionized Workers Has Ended

Lancaster, PA, August 30, 2019-Armstrong Flooring’s lockout of unionized workers at its Dillerville Road plant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has ended, after workers ratified a new labor agreement, according to Lancaster Online.

Mohawk Completes Another School Crashers Renovation

Calhoun, GA, August 30, 2019—This year, Georgia students and faculty at seven schools returned to dynamic media centers, music rooms, workspaces and other inspired education interiors with a new look and new energy thanks to Mohawk Industries and Georgia United Foundation’s School Crashers program.

E.C. Barton Launching New Home Improvement Chain

Jonesboro, AR, August 30, 2019-E.C. Barton & Company, a specialty retailer with a 134 year heritage, has announced an addition to the family of home improvement brands-Barton’s Home Improvement.

Friedrichsen to Lead Marketing Seminar at FloorTek

Dalton, GA, August 30, 2019—Paul Friederichsen of BrandBiz Marketing will be offering a one-hour course in B2B marketing on the first day of FloorTek, September 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.