Trump Threatens to Ramp Up Chinese Tariffs to 25% This Friday
New York, NY, May 6, 2019-President Trump threatened to drastically ramp up U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports over the weekend, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Gold Standard Award Winners Named by WFCA
Dalton, GA May 4, 2019—World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced the annual winners of the Gold Standard Award, which recognizes stores that have created an outstanding consumer retail experience
Antron Names Winners of Its Touch Award
Kennesaw, GA, May 6, 2019—At the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, Invista, maker of Antron brand carpet fiber, presented the first place Antron Touch Award to Starnet member Sun Interiors for its Hancock Whitney Center project during the Starnet design award ceremony.
Armstrong Announces Losses for Q1, CEO Maier Resigns
Lancaster, PA, May 3, 2019—Armstrong announced a YOY net sales decrease of 13.8% for Q1 2019.
Dixie Group Reports Q1 Sales & Revenue Losses
Dalton, GA, May 3, 2019-The Dixie Group reported financial results a Q1 2019 YOY net sales decrease of 10.4%.
Shaw to Close Nylon Extrusion Facility in South Carolina
Dalton, GA, May 3, 2019—Shaw Industries announces its plan to shift production from its nylon extrusion yarn facility in Clemson, South Carolina to other Shaw facilities throughout the Southeast.
Bonitz Opens New Southwest Florida Branch
Concord, NC, May 3, 2019—Bonitz has announced in accordance with its strategic growth plan, entry into the Southwest Florida market.
Halstead/Metroflor Raises $25K with Charity Golf Event
Calhoun, GA, May 3, 2019—Halstead/Metroflor’s fundraising golf tournament on April 30 at the Top Golf Facility in Atlanta, benefiting the companies’ Addiction Crisis charity (HMAC), was a great success with 45 participants.
IIDA Announces Education Schedule for NeoCon
Chicago, IL, May 3, 2019—IIDA announces extensive educational and celebratory NeoCon 2019 programming that will launch June 9 in Chicago, with four dynamic days of sessions, festivities and awards, and opportunities for connection and engagement with industry peers and thought leaders.
NWFA Announces 2019 Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO, MAY 3, 2019-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) announced its 2019 board of directors at its Wood Flooring Expo in Fort Worth, Texas.