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.
Dalton, GA, February 8, 2017—Dixie Group is pleased to announce that Thomas Martin (T.M.) Nuckols, Jr. joined The Dixie Group on February 6 as executive vice president of Dixie Residential and will be located at the corporate offices in Dalton, Georgia.
Irvine, CA, February 7, 2017—Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 7.2% in December 2016 compared with December 2015 and increased month over month by 0.8% in December 2016 compared with November 2016, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.
Washington, DC, February 7, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $44.3 billion in December, down $1.5 billion from $45.7 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, announced through the Department of Commerce.
Washington, DC, February 7, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.5 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Las Vegas, NV, February 7, 2017—The Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) conducted its first meeting of 2017 on January 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada during The International Surfacing Event.
Arlington, VA, February 6, 2017—Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Aurora, CO, February 6, 2017—Bona US is kicking off its third Bona Certified Craftsman Convention later this week, February 9 to 12.
Dalton, GA, February 6, 2017—World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the annual winners of the Gold Standard Award, which recognizes stores that have created an outstanding consumer retail experience.
Viken, Sweden, February 6, 2017—Välinge has entered into a global non-exclusive license agreement with Dehua TB New Decoration Material Co., Ltd., known under the brand name Tubaobao (Baby Rabbit).
Washington, DC, February 3, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in December, up five of the last six months, increased $6.1 billion or 1.3% to $464.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.3% November decrease.