Today's Flooring News

Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.

Dennis Knowles Named CEO of LL as Presley Resigns

Dennis Knowles Named CEO of LL as Presley Resigns

Toano, VA, November 8, 2016—John M. Presley is resigning as chief executive officer of Lumber Liquidators, effective November 9, and the board of directors has appointed Dennis R. Knowles, the company's chief operating officer, to succeed Presley as CEO.

September Foreclosure Inventory Down 31.1% YOY

September Foreclosure Inventory Down 31.1% YOY

Irvine, CA, November 8, 2016—Foreclosure inventory declined by 31.1% and completed foreclosures declined by 7.0% compared with September 2015, according to CoreLogic’s September 2016 National Foreclosure Report.

Shaw Expands STEM / STEAM Educational Partnerships

Shaw Expands STEM / STEAM Educational Partnerships

Dalton, GA, November 8, 2016—Shaw has enhanced its STEM / STEAM educational partnerships with new and expanded relationships with City Park Elementary School in Dalton, Georgia; Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Great Pro

NWFA Seeking Board of Director Nominations

NWFA Seeking Board of Director Nominations

Chesterfield, MO, November 7, 2016—The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) nominating committee is conducting a call for nominations for the 2017—2018 board of directors slate. It is seeking candidates who will uphold the vision, values and missio

KKR International Flooring Will Sell Tarkett Shares

KKR International Flooring Will Sell Tarkett Shares

Paris, FR, November 7, 2016—KKR International Flooring has agreed to sell an aggregate of 6.5 million ordinary shares of Tarkett, representing 10.2% of the company’s share capital, at a price of €30.11 per share, by way of an accelerated private placement

Safeharbor & Pro Material Solutions Link Platforms

Safeharbor & Pro Material Solutions Link Platforms

Chicago, IL, November 7, 2016—Safeharbor and Pro Material Solutions have collaborated to help expedite the process of inputting product information into the Safeharbor platform saving costs and valuable time, while reducing the potential for typos and err