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Washington, DC, August 20, 2020—In the week ending August 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,106,000, an increase of 135,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Mooresville, NC, August 19, 2020-Lowe’s has reported net earnings of $2.8 billion for Q2 2020, a 65% increase compared to net earnings of $1.7 billion in Q2 2019.
Chicago, IL, August 19, 2020-The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recognizes the following supplier members for their support of flooring distributor education in 2020: Foss Floors, Metroflor Corp., Shaw/USFloors Distribution, Sika Corporation, Tarkett, USG and Welspun.
Washington, DC, August 19, 2020-The pace of decline during July remained at about the same level as in June, with both months posting an ABI score of 40.0 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings), according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Washington, DC, August 19, 2020-The National Kitchen-Bath Association has released its Q2 2020 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), the industry’s definitive gauge of kitchen and bath industry conditions.
Las Vegas, NV, August 18, 2020-The International Surfaces Event (TISE) sent a letter to exhibitors announcing that it will delay the 2021 show until June 16 to 18 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Atlanta, GA, August 18, 2020-The Home Depot reported sales of $38.1 billion for Q2 2020, a 23.4% increase from Q2 2019’s $30.8 billion.
Washington, DC, August 18, 2020-Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,496,000, 22.6% above the revised June estimate of 1,220,000 and is 23.4% above the July 2019 rate of 1,212,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Calhoun, GA, August 17, 2020-Mohawk has announced it will be launching a 60-day, cross-country tour in 2021 aimed at showcasing the company's latest products and innovations.
Dalton, GA, August 18, 2020-Emily Morrow Finkell, founder and CEO of Emily Morrow Home, is pleased to announce her company’s partnership with Horizon Forest Products, a distributor with a 75-year history of exceptional service along with one of the most comprehensive flooring inventories around.