Jobs Openings Fell to 5.7 Million in May
Washington, DC, July 11, 2017—The number of job openings decreased to 5.7 million on the last business day of May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
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CFI Graduates Fifth Installation Training School Class
Forney, TX, July 11, 2017—CFI’s recently launched floor installation training school is honoring its fifth graduating class.
Steve Skonie, Veteran of Flooring Industry, Dies
Charlotte, NC, July 11, 2017—Steve Skonie, 65, flooring industry veteran, passed away on June 28, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Lumber Liquidators' Founder Purchases Luxury Hardware Chain
New York, NY, July 11, 2017—In late June, Tom Sullivan purchased the retail operations of Gracious Home, a luxury hardware store chain, for $4 million, Hardware Retailing reports.
In June, Construction Employment Hit Highest Rate Since Oct. 2008
Arlington, VA, July 10, 2017—Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in June to the highest level since October 2008, signaling a new burst of hiring after three months of pause, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Marlys Giordano Appointed Creative Director at Couristan
Fort Lee, NJ, July 10, 2017—Couristan has appointed Marlys Giordano to the position of creative director for the company’s area rug division.
Red Dot-Winning Products on Display in Germany
Essen, DE, July 10, 2017—From emotional home robot to innovative sun umbrella to aesthetic cyclocross bike: award-winning products from all fields of everyday life are currently in the focus of the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany.
Carpet Recycling UK Recognizes Top Members
London, UK, July 10, 2017—Carpet Recycling UK held its fourth annual awards ceremony in June to mark the achievements of members who have demonstrated innovation, commitment and best practice in the sector.
Noraplan Iona Wins Plus X Award
Salem, NH, July 7, 2017—Noraplan lona, from Nora systems, Inc. was awarded the Plus X Award, an innovation prize for technology, sports and lifestyle products.
Glen Morrison Named CEO of the Tarkett Group
Paris, FR, July 7, 2017—Tarkett’s supervisory board has appointed Glen Morrison, currently president of Tarkett North America, to be the new group CEO, effective as of September 1. Morrison will succeed Michel Giannuzzi, who will take over a new CEO position outside Tarkett after ten years of successful accomplishments.