Engineered Floors Breaks Ground on Carpet Tile Plant
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2017—Engineered Floors has broken ground on a carpet tile manufacturing plant in Whitfield County, Georgia that is set to open in 2018, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
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Small Business Optimism Strong in April, Though Expectations Fell
Washington, DC, May 10, 2017—The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism posted another historically high reading in April, but expectations for future business conditions plunged by eight points, a sign that business owners were shaken by Congress’ failure at the end of March to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Shaw Introduces "The Style Board" Blogger Network
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2017—Shaw Floors has announced the launch of a network of eight tastemakers and influencers known as The Style Board.
New Homebuyers Spending More, According to Houzz & Home
Palo Alto, CA, May 10, 2017—First-time home buyers and Millennials are spending more than ever on home renovation projects, according to the sixth annual Houzz & Home survey of more than 100,000 respondents in the U.S.
March Wholesaler Sales Rose 9.1% YOY
Washington, DC, May 9, 2017—March 2017 sales of merchant wholesalers were $465.5 billion, virtually unchanged from the revised February level, but were up 9.1% from the March 2016 level, according to the Census Bureau.
Mohawk Wins Silver Stevie Award for Cushion the Fight Video
Calhoun, GA, May 9, 2017—Mohawk was recently named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Videos Category in the 15th Annual American Business Awards.
Job Openings Held Steady in March
Washington, DC, May 9, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.7 million on the last business day of March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Mannington to Sell VCT Business to Armstrong
Salem, NJ, May 8, 2017–-Mannington Mills has signed an agreement to sell its vinyl composition tile (VCT) business to Armstrong Flooring, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Armstrong Flooring Reports Q1 Sales Decrease of 6.8%
Lancaster, PA, May 8, 2017—Armstrong Flooring reported net sales of $265.2 million in Q1 2017, a 6.8% decrease compared to 2016’s $284.4 million.
Armstrong Announces Price Increase on Resilient Sheet Products
Lancaster, PA, May 5, 2017—Armstrong Flooring will initiate a 3% to 5% price increase on select residential sheet products in the United States and Canada effective with shipments on or after June 26.