Shaw Partnering with Sustainable Brands to Host Sept. 1 Webinar
Dalton, GA, August 21, 2020—Shaw is hosting a webinar with Sustainable Brands on September 1 at 1 p.m. EST.
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Mercier Hosting Promotion, Giving Event in Celebration 40th of Anniversary
Montmagny, Quebec, August 21, 2020-On its 40th anniversary, Mercier Wood Flooring is having a promotion for its retailers from September 8 to October 31, in addition to donating a portion of its sales from this promotion to charitable organizations that help children that are facing food insecurity.
Demand for Home Professionals Rose by 58% in June, Says Houzz
Palo Alto, CA, August 20, 2020-Houzz has announced a 58% increase in U.S. project leads for home professionals during the month of June, as compared with the same period in 2019.
AIA Outlines Strategies for Managing COVID in Multifamily Housing
Washington, DC, August 20, 2020—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a report detailing strategies that can help mitigate risk of COVID-19 in multifamily housing.
Jobless Claims Increased in Second Week of August
Washington, DC, August 20, 2020—In the week ending August 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,106,000, an increase of 135,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Lowe's Net Earnings Up 65% YOY in Q2 2020, Sales Up 30%
Mooresville, NC, August 19, 2020-Lowe’s has reported net earnings of $2.8 billion for Q2 2020, a 65% increase compared to net earnings of $1.7 billion in Q2 2019.
NAFCD Names Education Sponsors
Chicago, IL, August 19, 2020-The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recognizes the following supplier members for their support of flooring distributor education in 2020: Foss Floors, Metroflor Corp., Shaw/USFloors Distribution, Sika Corporation, Tarkett, USG and Welspun.
AIA Architecture Billings Index Held Steady at 40.0 in July
Washington, DC, August 19, 2020-The pace of decline during July remained at about the same level as in June, with both months posting an ABI score of 40.0 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings), according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
National Kitchen-Bath Association Releases Q2 2020 Market Index
Washington, DC, August 19, 2020-The National Kitchen-Bath Association has released its Q2 2020 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), the industry’s definitive gauge of kitchen and bath industry conditions.
Surfaces 2021 Trade Show Delayed Until June
Las Vegas, NV, August 18, 2020-The International Surfaces Event (TISE) sent a letter to exhibitors announcing that it will delay the 2021 show until June 16 to 18 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.