Karastan Partners with Patina Vie
Dalton, GA, January 6, 2017—Karastan launches 2017 with a new licensing partnership with the lifestyle brand Patina Vie.
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December Job Cuts Rose, but Yearly Total for 2016 Fell
Chicago, IL, January 6, 2017—The pace of downsizing ticked up slightly to close out 2016, as U.S.-based employers announced plans to shed 33,627 jobs from payrolls in December, according to the report released Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Vance Bell Included Among 100 Most Influential Georgians
Norcross, GA, January 5, 2017—Vance Bell, chairman and CEO of Shaw Industries, was named to GeorgiaTrend’s “100 Most Influential Georgians of 2017: Wielding Power” list.
AmericasMart Names Jenny Heinzen York VP of Home
Atlanta, GA, January 5, 2017—Jenny Heinzen York joins AmericasMart today as vice president of Home.
Private Employment Added 153K Positions in December
Roseland, NJ, January 5, 2017—Private sector employment increased by 153,000 jobs from November to December, according to the December ADP National Employment Report.
Coverings Extends Deadline for Installation & Design Awards
Arlington, VA, January 5, 2017—The deadline for the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards has been extended from January 6 to January 23.
Non-Manufacturing Held Steady in November
Tempe, AZ, January 5, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 57.2% in December, matching the November figure, according to the Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Nov. Construction Spending Hit Highest Rate Since April 2006
Arlington, VA, January 4, 2017—Construction spending hit a ten-year high in November with monthly and year-over-year gains in both public and private categories, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Richard Turner Named CRI Director of Technical Services & Programs
Dalton, GA, January 4, 2017—Richard Turner, a 45-year veteran of the carpet industry, will be joining The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) as director of technical services and programs.
Haines to Honor Mirage & Armstrong with Supplier Reliability Awards
Glen Burnie, MD, January 4, 2017—Haines will present the second annual Haines Supplier Reliability Awards to Mirage Hardwood Floors and Armstrong Flooring on January 19.