Happy Feet Bolsters Sales Team
Ringgold, GA, November 5, 2020—Happy Feet International is bolstering its sales team to support its market expansion with the addition of two market managers.
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Registration Now Open for November Coverings Connected Event
Arlington, VA, November 5, 2020––Coverings has announced the second Coverings Connected webinar’s schedule and registration. The multi-session, digital experience is scheduled to take place November 18 on Coverings’ website.
CTEF Raises $33K with First Online Auction
Pendleton, SC, November 5, 2020—CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, reports that its first online auction, which took place from October 21 to 26, was a success.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed by $3.2B in September
Washington, DC, November 4, 2020—The goods and services deficit was $63.9 billion in September, down $3.2 billion from $67.0 billion in August, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 365,000 Jobs in October
Roseland, NJ, November 4, 2020—Private sector employment increased by 365,000 jobs from September to October, according to the October ADP National Employment Report.
George Buckhardt Memorial Golf Outing Raises $15K for Installers
Kansas City, MO, November 4, 2020-On September 5, the 21st George Buckhardt Memorial Golf Outing, benefitting flooring installers and their families, was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in honor of George Buckhardt.
IMC to Host Webinar on Planning for the Post-COVID Future
Atlanta, GA, November 4, 2020—International Market Centers (IMC) is offering an hour-long webinar addressing how to take advantage of lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to best plan for the future.
Dixie Group Announces New Senior Credit Facility
Dalton, GA, November 3, 2020-The Dixie Group announced the successful negotiation of a $75 million, five year, senior secured revolving credit facility with Fifth Third Bank National Association, providing for borrowing based on percentages of values of the company's accounts receivable and inventory, and secured by a first priority interest in the company's accounts receivable and inventory.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.1% in September
Washington, DC, November 3, 2020—New orders for manufactured goods in September, up five consecutive months, increased $5.2 billion or 1.1% to $475.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.6% August increase.
LL Flooring Q3 Sales Rose 12.1% YOY & Earnings Up
Richmond, VA, November 2, 2020-LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, reported Q3 net sales of $296 million, an increase of 12.1% compared to Q3 2019’s $264 million.