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Washington, DC, May 21, 2020—In the week ending May 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 2,438,000, a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Grand Rapids, MI, May 21, 2020—The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved the revised safety and performance standard: ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2020, Public and Lounge Seating.
Bonita Bay, FL, May 21, 2020—Abbey Carpet headquarters has chosen Roomvo as the visualizer for its network of floorcovering showrooms across North America.
Dalton, GA, May 20, 2020-The Dixie Group reported net sales of $80,578,000 for Q12020, down 9.1% year over year.
Calhoun, GA, May 20, 2020-On May 15, Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) Shaw released the ITC’s “Initial Determination” in the investigation brought by Unilin’s IP company, Mohawk Industries, and IVC US on March 25, 2019 against 45 companies alleged to infringe Unilin’s patents in its rigid and foamed core locking patent portfolio.
Green Bay, WI, May 20, 2020-James Macco, founder of Macco’s Floor Covering Centers, died May 4.
Washington, D.C. (May 2020) – Safety standards have always been of utmost importance in the construction industry. But now, more than ever, safety protocols are increasingly crucial as COVID-19 changes how contractors are working.
Atlanta, GA, May 19, 2020—The Home Depot has reported sales of $28.3 billion for Q1 2020, a 7.1% increase from Q1 2019.
Chicago, IL, May 19, 2019-Diverzify announces the acquisition of ProFloors of Florida and a strategic partnership with Lane’s Floor Coverings and Interiors in New York, bringing the total number of business service locations within the Diverzify enterprise to 21 and adding additional floor installation and maintenance services and capabilities to its portfolio.
Washington, DC, May 19, 2020—Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,074,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20.8% below the revised March rate of 1,356,000 and is 19.2% below the April 2019 rate of 1,330,000.