ACWJC Releases Membership List of Firms Opposing Chinese Tariffs
Norwalk, CT, August 10, 2018-The American Consumers & Workers Justice Coalition (ACWJC) has released its latest membership list.
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NWFA Comments on Proposed Flooring Labeling Mandate Related to Traction
ST. LOUIS, August 9, 2018—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) submitted official comments on the petition to mandate a “Uniform Labeling Method for Traction of Floor Coverings, Floor Coverings With Coatings, and Treated Floor Coverings.”
Alliance Flooring Forms Strategic Partnership with Nationwide Marketing Group
Chattanooga, TN, August 9, 2018—Alliance Flooring has formed a strategic partnership with Nationwide Marketing Group, a large resource group for appliance, furniture and electronics retailers.
National Academy of Floor Covering Training Hosts Resilient Flooring Conference
Neenah, WI, August 9, 2018—The National Academy of Floor Covering Training will be hosting a resilient flooring essentials conference in Charlotte, NC on September 21-22.
CCA Global Offers E-comm Platform for Members to Sell Area Rugs Online
Manchester, NH, August 8, 2018-During their annual summer conventions, CCA Global Partners businesses Carpet One Floor & Home and Flooring America offered members the opportunity to compete more effectively in their area rug business through the e-Commerce platform Rugs.Shop.
National Retail Federation Releases Statement Concerning Tariffs
Washington, DC, August 8, 2018—The National Retail Federation issued a statement concerning the 25 percent tariff that is to be imposed on the $16 billion worth of goods from China effective August 23.
Bostik Hosts Training Event for National Tile Contractors Association
Wauwatosa, WI, August 8, 2018—Bostik, Inc.recently hosted an interactive “All Star” training event for National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Five Star Contractors at its Temecula Training Center in California.
Halstead/Metroflor Creates Nonprofit to Raise Funds for Addiction Disorders
Calhoun, GA, August 8, 2018—Halstead/Metroflor has created an Addiction Crisis Team and a nonprofit organization to raise funds for combatting the addiction epidemic decimating individuals and their families nationwide.
Armstrong Flooring (AFI) Reports Top and Bottom Line Growth in Q2
Lancaster, PA, August 7, 2018—In the second quarter 2018, Armstrong Flooring reported a net sales increase of 2.9% to $306.0 million as compared to $297.3 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher resilient segment net sales.
Coalition Builds Membership in Fight Over Proposed Tariffs on Chinese Vinyl Flooring
Norwalk, CT, August 7, 2018—The American Consumers & Workers Justice Coalition (ACWJC) has been adding members who oppose the proposed tariffs on vinyl flooring imports from China. The group believes the tariffs will have a negative impact on U.S. consumers and many domestic flooring businesses, especially those benefitting from the explosive growth of LVT and multilayer flooring.