Armstrong Reports Sales & Earnings Declines for Q3
Lancaster, PA, November 5, 2019-Armstrong Flooring reported a year over year (YOY) Q3 2019 net sales decline of 20.7%.
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2019 Nightingale Awards Floorcovering Winners Announced
New York, NY, November 5, 2018-The Nightingale Awards honor new products that are exhibited at the Healthcare Design Expo & Conference each November, recognizing contribution to the healthcare built environment through product design and innovation that contributes to healing.
Marriott's Q3 Profit Drop Emblematic of Hospitality Sector's Cooling
New York, NY, November 5, 2019—Marriott International reported a 23% drop in quarterly profit and lowered its view for a crucial metric in the hospitality industry, as growth in the hotel business cools off, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Trade Gap Narrowed to $52.5B in September
Washington, DC, November 5, 2019—The goods and services deficit was $52.5 billion in September, down $2.6 billion from $55.0 billion in August, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Job Openings Ticked Down to 7.0M in September
Washington, DC, November 5, 2019—The number of job openings edged down to 7.0 million (-277,000) on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
U.S. Homeowners Staying in Place, Creating Inventory Shortage
New York, NY, November 4, 2019—U.S. homeowners are staying in their homes longer, thereby impacting inventory levels and holding down home sales figures, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Factory Orders Declined 0.6% in September
Washington, DC, November 4, 2019—Factory orders declined 0.6% in September, the Commerce Department announced.
Interface Achieves Mission Zero Ahead of Schedule
Atlanta, GA. November 4, 2019-Interface has announced Mission Zero success ahead of its original 2020 target.
Mats Inc. Names Rich Ruhlin Chief Growth & Product Officer
Stoughton, MA, November 4, 2019—Commercial flooring company Mats Inc. announces the promotion of Rich Ruhlin to chief growth and product officer, reporting to CEO Barry Hume.
DCO Names Luke Canup Director of Business Development
Atlanta, GA, November 1, 2019—DCO Commercial Floors announces the appointment of long-term employee Luke Canup as director of business development.