Cersaie Begins Today in Bologna
Bologna, IT, September 23, 2024-The 41st edition of Cersaie kicks off today in Bologna, Italy.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Quality Wood Floors Taking Over Western Surfaces Business
Phoenix, AZ, September 23, 2024-Western Surfaces, which has been open since 1986, has ceased operations and Quality Wood Floors, which has been distributing hard surface for 20 years, is now entering the soft surface market.
As Amazon Ends Remote Work, Will Other Corporations Follow?
New York, NY, Setpember 23, 2024-"Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy set CEOs abuzz with envy-and white-collar workers with fear-this week with a surprise memo calling corporate staffers back to the office full time,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Unilin Launching New Installation Guidelines
Waregem, Belgium, September 23, 2024—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Unilin, is launching a complete set of installation guidelines and videos.
Despite Lower Interest Rates, Housing Market Still Faces Obstacles
Washington, DC, September 20, 2024—"After months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday by half a percentage point,” reports NPR.
Foreign Investment In Mexico Hit $31 Billion in First Half of 2024
High Point, NC, September 20, 2024-"Foreign direct investment in Mexico topped $31 billion in the first six months of the year, an all-time high according to the country’s Ministry of Economy. This year is pacing 7% higher than 2023,” reports Furniture Today.
ASTM Standard for Mitigating Moisture Beneath Resilient Approved
Theodore, AL, September 20, 2024-ASTM F06 recently approved a new standard that covers single-component fluid-applied moisture mitigation systems for use under resilient flooring
Kenneth Frazier of Frazier's Carpet One Has Died
Knoxville, TN, September 20, 2024-- Kenneth Frazier, 77, former president of Frazier’s Carpet One, died September 16.
Hero Flooring Names Elaf Rubber Middle East Distribution Partner
Las Vegas, NV, September 20, 2024—Hero Flooring announces Elaf Rubber, a Middle East distributor for resilient flooring, as the master distributor of all Hero Rubber + Nike Grind products throughout the Middle East market.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Half Point
Washington, DC, September 18, 2024-"The Federal Reserve voted to lower interest rates by a half percentage point, opting for a bolder start in making its first reduction since 2020. The long-anticipated pivot followed an all-out fight against inflation the central bank launched two years ago,” reports the Wall Street Journal.