Fishman Opens Birmingham, Alabama Branch
Baltimore, MD, August 9, 2021—Fishman Flooring Solutions has opened a full-service branch in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Job Openings Rose to 10.1 Million in June
Washington, DC, August 9, 2021—The number of job openings increased to a series high of 10.1 million on the last business day of June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Galleher Acquires West Valley Hardwood Floor Distributors
Santa Fe Springs, CA, August 6, 2021—Galleher announced the strategic acquisition of West Valley Hardwood Floor Distributors.
Tarkett Names Laurie Springer Director of Buying Groups for NA Residential
Solon, OH, August 6, 2021—Tarkett announces the appointment of Laurie Springer as director of buying groups for Tarkett North America’s residential business.
Couristan Appoints Bob Tucci EVP of Residential Broadloom
Fort Lee, NJ, August 6, 2021—Couristan has announced the appointment of Bob Tucci to the position of executive vice president of its residential broadloom division.
Kermit Baker Retires as Director of JCHS Remodeling Futures Program
Cambridge, MA, August 6, 2021—Kermit Baker has retired as director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies, a position he has held since its inception in late 1995.
Employment Increased by 943K in July, Unemployment Inched Down
Washington, DC, August 6, 2021—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 943,000 in July, and the unemployment rate declined by 0.5 percentage point to 5.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dixie Group Earns $3.3M on $105M in Sales--A 72% Sales Increase
Dalton, GA, August 5, 2021-The Dixie Group reported net sales of $104,833,000 for Q2 2021, a 72% increase compared to sales of $60,824,000 in Q2 2020.
NeoCon Announces Education Lineup for 2021 Event
Chicago, IL, August 5, 2021—With two months until NeoCon, October 4 to 6 at TheMart in Chicago, the show is pleased to announce a lineup of onsite, as well as virtual, educational presentations that will provoke important discourse and explore timely topics within the ever- evolving sectors of workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education, and more.
Total Solutions Plus Opens Registration for October Show
Glen Ellyn, IL, August 5, 2021-Total Solutions Plus 2021, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, will be held October 24 to 26 in Jacksonville, Florida. Sponsorship opportunities, tabletop registration and attendee registration are currently open and available.