Bill Rogers, Founder of Bonitz, Dies
Columbia, SC, September 20, 2018—Bill Rogers, founder of Bonitz, has died at the age of 93.
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Coverings Installation & Design Awards Now Accepting Entries
Arlington, VA, September 20, 2018-Coverings has announced that the competition for its 2019 Coverings Installation & Design Awards (CID) is now open.
Mohawk Supports Susan G. Komen for 17th Year
Calhoun, GA August 20, 2018—Mohawk continues its fight against breast cancer with its support of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk by donating more than 7,000 SmartCushion pads to comfort this year’s walkers and crew members.
Registration Open for Southeast Flooring Market
Atlanta, GA, September 20, 2018-Registration is now open for the Southeast Flooring Market.
Fabrice Barthélemy Named Interim CEO of Tarkett Group
Paris La Defense, France, September 18, 2018-Tarkett's supervisory board has appointed Fabrice Barthélemy as interim group CEO, replacing Glen Morrison, as of the September 18.
Housing Starts Rose 9.4% YOY in August
Washington, DC, September 19, 2018—Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,282,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 9.2% above the revised July estimate of 1,174,000 and 9.4% above the August 2017 rate of 1,172,000.
Chilewich | Sultan Names Sandra Sill Ing SVP of Contract Sales
New York, NY, September 19, 2018—Chilewich | Sultan is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Sill IIng as senior vice president of contract sales.
Armstrong Announces Fall Consumer Promotion
Lancaster, PA, September 18, 2019-Armstrong Flooring announces “The Floor is Yours” Fall Promotion, October 1 to November 30, offering consumers nationwide a chance to save up to 10% on select hardwood collections, as well as Alterna Plank.
Armstrong Breaks Ground on New WV Distribution Center
Beverly, WV, September 18, 2018-Armstrong broke ground on a new distribution center in Beverly, West Virginia, according to MetroNews.
Shaw Names Wells Fargo its Exclusive Consumer Financing Partner
Dalton, GA, September 18, 2018—Shaw has announced Wells Fargo Retail Services will be the company’s exclusive consumer financing provider effective January 1, 2019.