Small Business Optimism Index Declined to 89 in April
Washington, DC, May 9, 2023—NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 1.1 points in April to 89.0.
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Tarkett Receives Two Green Good Design Awards
Solon, OH, May 9, 2023 -Tarkett received two Green Good Design Awards for its Inspired Nature and LinoFloor xf2 and LinoWall xf2 collections.
Mannington Names 2023 National Merit Scholarship Winners
Salem, NJ, May 9, 2023-In recognition of the benefits that higher education provides to both individuals and the communities in which they live, Mannington Mills is a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the underwriter of scholarships for children of our associates.
Unilin Forms Partnership with Prewi
Waregem, Belgium, May 9, 2023-Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, has announced a partnership agreement with Prewi, a manufacturer of quality measuring equipment and tooling systems for the wood-based material processing sector.
LL Flooring Sales Declined 13.7% in Q1
Richmond, VA, May 8, 2023—LL Flooring reported net sales of $240.7 million for Q1 2023, a 13.7% decline compared to Q1 2022’s $279 million, driven by lower spending by consumers versus last year combined with a decline in Pro sales.
Floor & Décor Sales Rose 9.1% in Q1, Earnings Up 0.8%
Atlanta, GA, May 8, 2023—Floor & Décor reported a net sales increase of 9.1% to $1,122.1 million in Q1 2023, compared to $1,028.7 million in Q1 2022.
Bob Hill of Floor Covering Associates Has Died
Chicago, IL, May 8, 2023--Robert (Bob) Hill, 86, founder and chairman of Floor Covering Associates (FCA), has died.
Universal Fibers Expands Offering to Include White Dyeable 6,6
Bristol, Virginia, May 8, 2023-Universal Fibers introduced a new solution for carpet manufacturing customers: "Natural" polyamide 6,6 (PA6,6) and polyamide 6 (PA6) yarn. This yarn is white dyeable.
Milliken's Lee Blair Named a 2023 NEWH ICON of Industry
Spartanburg, SC, May 8, 2023—Lee Blair, vice president of hospitality and commercial Americas for Milliken’s Floor Covering Business, is the 2023 recipient of NEWH’s ICON of Industry Award for 2023. NEWH is the hospitality industry network.
Interface Sales Up 2.7% for Q1
Atlanta, GA, May 5, 2023—Interface reported net sales of $295.8 million for Q1 2023, up 2.7% over Q1 2022’s $288 million.