Billy Ward of Artistic Carpet One Has Died
Lancaster, CA, October 12, 2021-Billy Ward, 71, owner of Artistic Carpet One Floor & Home, died October 7.
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Homeownership Increasing Among Platonic & Unmarried Partners
New York, NY, October 11, 2021—First-time homebuyers are partnering with friends, roommates and partners to achieve homeownership, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Starnet Names 2021 Winners of Unique Installation Design Awards
Columbus, OH, October 11, 2021—Starnet has announced the 2021 winners of its unique installation design awards.
Women Displaced From Workforce by Covid Remain Disproportionally Absent
New York, NY, October 11, 2021-Many workers displaced by last year’s pandemic, especially women, have yet to return to the labor market, acting as a check against stronger job growth, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Tressa Samdal Named VP of Marketing for E.J. Welch
St. Louis, MO, October 11, 2021—E. J. Welch has announced the addition of Tressa Samdal as vice president of marketing. The role was previously held by Kavita McCarthy, who was named president in August.
Large Retailers Chartering Cargo Ships to Expedite Imports
New York, NY, October 11, 2021—Global supply-chain delays are so severe that some of the biggest U.S. retailers have resorted to an extreme—and expensive—tactic to try to stock shelves this holiday season: They are chartering their own cargo ships to import goods, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Houzz Reports on 2021 Bathroom Trends
Palo Alto, CA, October 11, 2021— Homeowners increasingly turned to professionals for help with projects this year (84% from 82% in 2020), reports Houzz.
MSI Acquires Cartersville-Based ROKplank
Orange, CA, October 8, 2021-M S International (MSI) has acquired ROKplank, a domestic manufacturer of rigid core luxury vinyl tile, located in Cartersville, Georgia.
Invista Raises Prices on Nylon Fiber Another 15%
Wichita, KS, October 8, 2021-Invista has announced a 15% price increase on white dyable and solution dyed nylon, effective December 1.
Young Office Joins Fuse
Laguna Niguel, CA, October 7, 2021-Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, announced that Young Office has joined the network as a new member.