Emser Now Offers Design Services at all 78 Showrooms
Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 2023—Emser Tile now offers enhanced, expert in-showroom design services at no-cost, for projects of all sizes in support of industry professionals.
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Mats Inc. Awarded Purchasing Contract at Sourcewell
New York, NY, September 15, 2023-Mats Inc. and parent company Matter Surfaces have been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Flooring Materials, with Related Supplies and Services [061323-MAT] category at Sourcewell.
Johnsonite Releases Product-Specific EPD for Rubber Tile
Solon, OH, September 15, 2023—In addition to being Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze since 2014, Johnsonite rubber tile now has a new product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which details health and environmental impacts of each ingredient, as well as embodied carbon from cradle to gate.
Diverzify Acquires Arizona-Based Wholesale Floors
Atlanta, GA, September 14, 2023)—Diverzify, a commercial flooring and interior services provider, is proud to announce its strategic acquisition of Arizona-based Wholesale Floors.
Schönox Forms Partnership with Patriot Flooring Supplies
Florence, AL, September 14, 2023-Patriot Flooring Supplies has partnered with Schönox HPS North America to provide the full Schönox subfloor solutions line across its seven locations in the South Florida region.
August Retail Sales Rose 0.6% from July, Up 2.5% YOY
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August 2023 were $697.6 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 2.5% above August 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Producer Prices Rose 0.7% in August
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.7% in August, seasonally adjusted, after rising 0.4% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Domotex Featuring Sustainability Focus for Second Year
Hannover, DE, September 14, 2023-The upcoming event, which takes place from January 11 to 14, 2024, will once again focus on sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection in the carpet and flooring industry.
Flor Celebrating 20 Years, Launches Celebratory Collection
Atlanta, GA, September 14, 2023-Flor, an area rug brand for homes, offices, and every space in between, announces the launch of Heritage Collection by Flor, created to honor and celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 3,000 in Week Ending September 9
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—In the week ending September 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 220,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor