Fishman Launches Branded Flooring Line Called Landmark Interiors
Baltimore, MD, November 8, 2021-Fishman Flooring Solutions will introduce its own line of branded flooring products at its virtual annual sales meeting January 18 to 20, 2022.
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Shaw Recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Dalton, GA, November 8, 2021--The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) honored Shaw with the Extraordinary Employer Support Award.
Interface's Sales Rose 12% in Q3, Income Up 86%
Atlanta, GA, November 5, 2021—Interface reported Q3 net sales of $312.7 million, up 12% versus $278.6 million in the prior year period. The strong sales activity resulted from a release of pent-up demand and an ensuing commercial market recovery.
Armstrong's Sales Up 7.6% in Q3, Net Loss of $29.7 Million
Lancaster, PA, November 5, 2021—Armstrong Flooring reported net sales in Q3 increased 7.6% to $168.5 million, compared to $156.6 million in Q3 2020, reflecting growth in the company's North American, China, and Australian business.
Galleher Forms Partnership with Protect-All Flooring
Santa Fe Springs, CA, November 5, 2021-Distributor Galleher Commercial announced a partnership with Protect-All Flooring, a commercial flooring provider that includes fully adhered vinyl sheets, loose-lay floor covers and interlocking tiles.
Employment Rose by 531K in October, Unemployment Edged Down
Washington, DC, November 5, 2021-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 531,000 in October, and the unemployment rate edged down by 0.2 percentage point to 4.6%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Ecore Certified Zero Waste for Two Manufacturing Facilities
Lancaster, PA, November 5, 2021-Ecore has achieved zero waste environmental claim validations from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for two of its manufacturing facilities.
LL Flooring Net Sales Declined 4.6% in Q3, Income Declined
Richmond, VA, November 4, 2021-Lumber Liquidators/LL Flooring announced Q3 2021 net sales of $282.2 million, a decrease of 4.6% compared to Q3 2020’s $295.8. Double-digit growth in pro and services sales partially offset a decrease in DIY sales.
Artisan Design Group Acquires Accents & Interiors
Dallas, TX, November 3, 2021-Artisan Design Group (ADG), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has acquired Accents & Interiors (A&I). Headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, A&I is a provider of flooring and solid surfaces in the Northwestern United States.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 14 to 269K in Last Week of October
Washington, DC, November 4, 2021—In the week ending October 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 269,000, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.