Interface Entering Hard Surface with LVT Collection
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2017—Interface is entering the hard surface flooring category to complement its broad range of modular carpet tiles.
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Shaw Announces Houzz Marketing Program for Retailers
Dalton, GA, February 8, 2017—Shaw Floors is participating in a program on Houzz to help retailers connect with the more than 40 million people who use Houzz every month to renovate and design their homes from start to finish.
T.M. Nuckols Named EVP of Dixie Residential
Dalton, GA, February 8, 2017—Dixie Group is pleased to announce that Thomas Martin (T.M.) Nuckols, Jr. joined The Dixie Group on February 6 as executive vice president of Dixie Residential and will be located at the corporate offices in Dalton, Georgia.
Home Prices Rose 7.2% YOY in December, Says CoreLogic
Irvine, CA, February 7, 2017—Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 7.2% in December 2016 compared with December 2015 and increased month over month by 0.8% in December 2016 compared with November 2016, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in December
Washington, DC, February 7, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $44.3 billion in December, down $1.5 billion from $45.7 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, announced through the Department of Commerce.
December's Rate of Job Openings Held Steady at 5.5 Million
Washington, DC, February 7, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.5 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Floor Covering Leadership Council IDs Installation as Top Problem
Las Vegas, NV, February 7, 2017—The Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) conducted its first meeting of 2017 on January 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada during The International Surfacing Event.
Jan. Construction Employment Reached Highest Level Since 2008
Arlington, VA, February 6, 2017—Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Bona Certified Craftsman Convention Kicks Off This Week
Aurora, CO, February 6, 2017—Bona US is kicking off its third Bona Certified Craftsman Convention later this week, February 9 to 12.
WFCA Announces Gold Standard Award Winners
Dalton, GA, February 6, 2017—World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the annual winners of the Gold Standard Award, which recognizes stores that have created an outstanding consumer retail experience.