Survey: Americans Want More Domestic Products
Washington, DC, July 27, 2020-Retailers says Americans are increasingly seeking out products made domestically, or anywhere other than China, according to a report from Furniture Today.
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Polycom Industries Repositions Brand with Tagline
DALTON, GA, July 28, 2020–Polycom Industries has announced a rebrand and will now be known as Polycom and has added a tagline, “Custom Innovative Solutions.”
World Floor Covering Association Tops 10,000 Members with Free Membership Offer
Dalton, GA, July 27, 2020–The World Floor Covering Association has announced it has surpassed 10,000 members, setting a new 60-year record.
Matt Tollison Named EVP Residential Area Rugs for Couristan
Fort Lee, NJ, July 24, 2020-Couristan has appointed Matt Tollison to the position of executive vice president of area rugs for its residential division.
New Home Sales Rose 13.8% in June
Washington, DC, July 24, 2020—Sales of new single-family houses in June 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 13.8% above the revised May rate of 682,000 and 6.9% above the June 2019 estimate of 726,000.
Bruce Hydropel Wins Special Mention from '20 Architizer A+Awards
Mountville, PA, July 24, 2020—Hydropel, the 100% Waterproof Hardwood Flooring from Bruce, has been selected as a Special Mention in the 2020 Architizer A+Awards for the flooring category.
Ledoux Cavalli & Giamichael Form New Sales Agency, Arch 180
Portland, ME and Cortland NY, June 24, 2020-After 20 years collectively leading commercial distribution, Leah Ledoux Cavalli and Ben Giamichael have joined forces to spearhead a new enterprise, Arch 180, Inc.
Karndean Offering Designflooring Services Program
Export, PA, July 24, 2020—Karndean Designflooring is making its design team available for collaboration with commercial partners for free through its new Designflooring Services program.
Armstrong Flooring Reports Sales & Earnings Decline for Q2 2020
Lancaster, PA, July 23, 2020-Armstrong Flooring reported net sales of $145.6 million for Q2 2020, an 18.1% decline year over year.
Italian Ceramic Companies Launch "Two minutes with..." Video Initiative
Bologna, IT, July 23, 2020-“Two minutes with...” is a new initiative designed to present Italian ceramic companies’ latest new products.