2017 Schönox Worst Subfloors Contest Open for Submissions
Florence, AL, August 21, 2017— The 2017 Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest is now open for submissions.
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IFI Hosting 2017 Congress in Nigeria
New York, NY, August 21, 2017—In November 2017, the International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers (IFI) will explore how creativity can serve as a vehicle for social and economic transformation through a series of international events in Lagos, Nigeria.
Consumer Sentiment Jumps 4.5% in Early August
Ann Arbor, MI, August 18, 2017—Consumer sentiment rose 4.5% in August to 97.6, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
CCA's Charity Golf Tournament Scheduled for September
Manchester, NH, August 18, 2017—CCA Global Partners is preparing for its 15th Annual charity golf tournament, which benefits the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF), for September 19.
Greenbuild Celebration to Feature The Revivalists
Boston, MA, August 18, 2017—The 2017 Greenbuild Celebration will feature The Revivalists.
Burton Gold, Founder/CEO of Stratton Industries, Dies
Atlanta, GA, August 18, 2017— Burton M. Gold, 88, passed away peacefully, on July 29.
Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Assoc. Names Topics For Call Series
Fredericksburg, VA, August 18, 2017—Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Association has announced the topics for its Lunchtime Call Series.
E-Commerce Sales Increased by 4.8% in Q2
Washington, DC, August 17, 2017—The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced today that the estimate of U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2017 was $111.5 billion, an increase of 4.8% from the first quarter of 2017.
Shaw to Close Two Laminate Manufacturing Facilities in October
Dalton, GA, August 16, 2017—Shaw Industries has announced that it will close its laminate manufacturing facilities in Ringgold, Georgia and Lexington, North Carolina.
Industrial Production Inched Upward in July
Washington, DC, August 17, 2017—Industrial production rose 0.2% in July following an increase of 0.4% in June.