Shelby Peeples, Flooring Industry Entrepreneur, Dies at 85
Dalton, GA, February 11, 2021-Shelby Peeples, 85, flooring industry entrepreneur, died February 10.
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James Brunk Named Chief Financial Officer for Mohawk
Calhoun, GA, February 11, 2021-Mohawk Industries has announced the appointment of James F. Brunk as chief financial officer, effective April 1.
Pami Bhullar Wins Inaugural WFCA Luminary Award
Dalton, GA, February 11, 2021-World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces Pami Bhullar of The Dixie Group as the inaugural recipient of the WFCA Luminary Award
USGBC Releases 2021 Top 10 States for LEED List
Washington, DC, February 9, 11, 2021-The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED green building with Massachusetts leading the country in 2020 with the most certified square feet per capita.
William M. Bird Expands Relationship with Hearthwood
Charleston, SC, February 11, 2021-William M. Bird will be the single distributor of Hearthwood products in the entire state of Florida, effective February 15.
Emily Morrow Home Introduces 2021 Color Family of the Year
Dalton, GA, February 11, 2021—Emily Morrow Home introduced its 2021 Color Family of the Year: Milled Naturals.
Initial Jobless Claims Fell 19K to 793K in First Week of Feb.
Washington, DC, February 11, 2021—In the week ending February 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 793,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
NY Luxury Design Fair Launches Editor's Choice Awards
New York, NY, February 11, 2021-The NY Luxury Design Fair is pleased to announce the launch of the first annual NY Luxury Design Fair Editor's Choice Awards
Homebuilding Poised for Growth in 2021 but Challenges Persist
Washington, DC, February 10, 2021-As the country continues to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, housing has been a bright spot in the economic recovery.
American Biltrite Announces Price Increase
Sherbrooke, QC, February 10, 2021—American Biltrite announced that it will implement a 3% to 6% price increase on flooring products.