Lisa Laube Named President of Floor & Decor
Atlanta, GA, February 5, 2020-Floor & Decor announced that Lisa Laube has been named president. Laube has served as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer since 2012.
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Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed by 1.7% in 2019
Washington, DC, February 5, 2020 —For 2019, the goods and services deficit decreased $10.9 billion, or 1.7%, from 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 291K in February
Roseland, NJ, February 5, 2020—Private sector employment increased by 291,000 jobs from December to January, according to the January ADP National Employment Report.
Emerging Leaders 2020 Winners Announced
Chattanooga, TN, February 3, 2020-Floor Focus is pleased to announce the ten winners of its 2020 Emerging Leaders contest.
AHF Announces New C-Suite Appointments
Mountville, PA, February 3, 2020-AHF Products has announced that Mike Bell, previously the chief operating officer (COO) for the company, has been appointed as the company’s chief commercial officer (CCO), and Darrell Keeling, formerly COO of Northwest Hardwoods, with be joining AHF as its new COO.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.8% in December
Washington, DC, February 4, 2020—New orders for manufactured goods in December, up two of the last three months, increased $8.6 billion or 1.8% to $499.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Schönox Presents Spartan with Smooth Performer Award
Las Vegas, NV, February 4, 2020-Schönox HPS North America presented its mid-Atlantic distributor partner, Spartan Surfaces, with the 2019 Smooth Performer Award in recognition of their high level of support and dedication to the Schönox brand.
F5 Finishes Lowers Proposed Deal Size for Upcoming IPO
Livermore, CA, February 4, 2020-Commercial flooring provider roll-up F5 Finishes lowered the proposed deal size for its upcoming IPO, reports Nasdaq.
FCICA Names Eduardo Martinez Recipient of CIM Scholarship
West Bloomfield, MI, February 4, 2020—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, in cooperation with ARDEX Americas, is pleased to announce the next recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship.
Schönox Announces Partnership with Brandon Company
Florence, AL, February 4, 2020—Schönox HPS North America, Inc. continues to augment product availability through the addition of Brandon Company, one of the largest flooring distributors in the mid-south United States.