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Winners of America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards Announced

Winners of America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards Announced

Atlanta, GA, January 16, 2018—AmericasMart Atlanta recognizes the creativity, artistry and passion of the Area Rug industry with its annual America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, presented at The Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show.

USG Tile & Flooring Solutions Group Expands Team

USG Tile & Flooring Solutions Group Expands Team

Chicago, IL, January 16, 2018—USG Corporation’s Tile and Flooring Solutions group is reorganizing and expanding its team to better support its customers and its expanding portfolio of innovative products and solutions.

Dennis Krause Retiring from IIDA

Dennis Krause Retiring from IIDA

Chicago, IL, January 16, 2018—The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has announced that its senior vice president, Dennis Krause, Hon. IIDA, is retiring from his position with the organization, effective January 15.

WFCA Announces Partnership with ESR Commercial

WFCA Announces Partnership with ESR Commercial

Dalton, GA, January 16, 2018––The World Floor Covering Association has announced the organization’s new business partnership with ESR Commercial, the country’s largest trade association real estate broker.

December Retail Sales Rose 5.4% YOY

December Retail Sales Rose 5.4% YOY

Washington, DC, January 12, 2018—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for December 2017 were $495.4 billion, an increase of 0.4% from the previous month, and 5.4% above December 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

DuPont Announces Collaboration with Wools of New Zealand

DuPont Announces Collaboration with Wools of New Zealand

Wilmington, DE, January 12, 2018—DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) is proud to announce a collaboration with Wools of New Zealand (WoNZ) to create a new platform of yarns for home textiles that will offer enduring performance characteristics with a more sustainable, eco-friendly profile.