NFIB Optimism Index Dipped in December, Closing Strong Year
Washington, DC, January 14, 2020--Small business optimism ended the year historically strong, with a reading of 102.7, down two points from November.
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Effects of U.S.-China Trade War on U.S. Economy Varied, says WSJ, but Will Impact Flooring Country of Origin
New York, NY, January 13, 2020-Analysis of the U.S. economy reveals a toll as a result of the Trump administration’s tariff war with China, though not a significant one, reports the Wall Street Journal in Trade War With China Took Toll on U.S., but Not Big One.
FloorFolio Announces Expansion of Headquarters & Manufacturing
Edison, NJ, January 13, 2020-FloorFolio Industries has announced the expansion of its U.S. headquarters and cabinet manufacturing facility in Edison, New Jersey.
Stainmaster Wins Shorty Social Good Award
Kennesaw, GA, January 13, 2020-The Stainmaster brand was awarded as the 2019 Shorty Social Good Awards winner in the Veteran & Service Support category for its video and photo campaign highlighting the work done by Pets for Patriots.
Mike Kelley Named President of Commercial Flooring Distributors
Debary, FL, January 13, 2020—Florida-based Commercial Flooring Distributors named Mike Kelley as its new president, effective January 1.
Schönox to Name Worst Subfloor Contest at TISE
Florence, AL, January 13, 2020—Schönox HPS North America will announce the winners of its sixth annual Worst Subfloor Contest during a special event scheduled to take place during The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CCA Global Holds First Women's Forum Luncheon During Conventions
Manchester, NH, January 13, 2020—CCA Global hosted its first-ever Women’s Forum Luncheon, which featured a structured network program with a panel discussion and networking session during its 2020 convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
Domotex Launches Today in Hannover, Germany
Hannover, DE, January 10, 2020—Domotex launches today in Hannover, Germany and runs through January 14.
Employment Rose by 145K in December, Unemployment Unchanged
Washington, DC, January 10, 2020—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 145,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.5%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Carpet One Offers Annual Meeting Recap
Phoenix, AZ, January 10, 2020-Independent flooring retailers and members of the Carpet One Floor & Home cooperative recently wrapped up their three-day meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.