Kim Drautz Named SVP of Hospitality, Tarkett North America
Solon, OH, February 24, 2020-Tarkett has announced the promotion of Kim Drautz to senior vice president, hospitality, Tarkett North America.
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Flooring America Names Winners of Inaugural Sterling Awards
Manchester, NH, February 18, 2020) -- Flooring America/Flooring Canada began a milestone 20th year with Connextion 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona, where the cooperative honored members with its first ever Sterling Awards.
WELL Conference Announces Keynote Lineup
New York, NY, February 24, 2020—Two globally recognized physicians, a renowned integrative medicine expert, and one of the world’s leading restauranteurs will join the more than 50 leading designers, architects, business leaders, academicians and public health professionals speaking at The WELL Conference, March 29 to April 1, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Jan. Existing-Home Sales Down 1.3% from Dec., But Up 9.6% YOY
Washington, DC, February 21, 2020—Total existing-home sales decreased 1.3% from December to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.46 million in January, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Cevisama Marked 1.4% Increase in Attendance in 2020
Valencia, SP, February 21, 2020—Cevisama, an annual trade fair for the ceramic tile and associated industries located in Valencia, Spain, welcomed a total of 92,435 visitors to its latest edition, which ran from February 3 to 7 at Feria Valencia.
Black Homeownership Rates Trended Up in Second Half of 2019
Seattle, WA, February 21, 2020-Recent trends in the black homeownership rate show an increasing number are becoming homeowners, according to Zillow.
Architecture Billings Index Inched Up to 52.2 in January
Washington, DC, February 20, 2020—The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.2 for January compared to 52.1 in December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings), according to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA).
Invista Names Anthony Green VP of Global Commercial Solutions
Kennesaw, GA, February 20, 2020-Invista is pleased to announce that Anthony Green has taken on the role of vice president of global commercial solutions, as Kip Kimball moves on to a new role within Koch Industries.
Houzz State of the Industry Reveals Optimistic Outlook for 2020
Palo Alto, CA, February 20, 2020—Houzz released the 2020 Houzz U.S. State of the Industry, which reports that companies across all industry sectors have an optimistic outlook for 2020, following positive 2019 results.
Matt Kahny Named President of Dal-Tile
Dallas, TX, February 19, 2020-Dal-Tile Corporation is pleased to announce that Matt Kahny has been appointed president of the company.