Hadinger Flooring Announces Three Executive Promotions
Naples, FL, August 10, 2020—Hadinger Flooring has announced three executive promotions.
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Job Openings Rose to 5.9 Million in June
Washington, DC, August 10, 2020-The number of job openings increased to 5.9 million on the last business day of June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Mohawk Group Adds Additional Dates for Resourceful CEU Series
Calhoun, GA, August 7, 2020-Mohawk Group announced the addition of three new dates as part of the second half of its successful Resourceful CEU series, which returns August 19.
Tarkett Forms Partnership with Material Bank
Solon, OH, August 10, 2020-Tarkett has formed a new partnership with Material Bank.
Alliance Flooring Wraps Up Virtual Buying & Networking Event
Chattanooga, TN, August 10, 2020-Alliance Flooring’s first ever virtual buying and networking event is now complete.
Mohawk Reports Net Loss of $48 Million for Q2, Sales Down 21%
Calhoun, GA, August 7, 2020-Mohawk announced a Q2 2020 net loss of $48 million, compared to earnings of $202 million in Q2 2019. Net sales for Q2 2020 were $2.0 billion, a 21% decline YOY, compared to net sales of $2.6 billion in Q2 2019.
25% Tariff Reinstated on All China-Made LVT
Washington, DC, August 7, 2020--The United States Trade Representative has published a list of items granted further exemption from the Section 301 tariff, and floorcovering is not included on that list.
NAFCD/NBMDA Cancel Annual Convention, Moves to Virtual Event
Chicago, IL, August 7, 2020-The North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) announced that their 2020 Annual Convention is transitioning to a fully-virtual event-the NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience.
Nonfarm Employment Rose to 1.8M in July
Washington, DC, August 7, 2020—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.8 million in July, and the unemployment rate fell to 10.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Mullican Announces Winners of All-American Patriot Essay Contest
Johnson City, TN, August 7, 2020—Mullican Flooring held an essay contest over the summer to honor members of the armed forces and their loved ones.