NeoConnect Programming Continues for Third Week
Chicago, IL, June 15, 2020—Week three of NeoConnect, the virtual edition of NeoCon, is underway now.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 9.1% in Early June
Washington, DC, June 12, 2020-Consumer sentiment edged higher in early June, rising from 72.3 in May to 78.9-a 9.1% increase-according to preliminary data from the University of Michigan's latest Surveys of Consumers.
Import Prices See Increase in May
Ann Arbor, MI, June 12, 2020-Led by higher fuel prices, U.S. import prices increased 1% in May, the largest one-month advance since the index increased 1% in February 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfuel prices also went up.
Nashville Airport Selling Squares of Distinctive Carpet
Nashville, TN, June 12, 2020-There’s good news for travelers of the Nashville International Airport: the distinctive carpet that lines its terminals is now available for purchase.
Jobless Claims Decline
Washington, DC, June 11, 2020-The U.S. Department of Labor says the number of Americans seeking unemployment in the last week has dropped to 1.5 million, down from 1.87 million the previous week.
Select Interior Concepts (SIC) Names New CEO
Atlanta, Georgia, June 11, 2020-Select Interior Concepts (SIC), an installer and nationwide distributor of interior building products, has announced that CEO Tyrone Johnson has resigned and is being replaced by Bill Varner Jr., effective immediately.
Bonitz Names New Senior VP of Operations
Concord, NC, June 11, 2020-Ron Lutwiller has been named senior vice president of operations for commercial flooring company Bonitz.
Producer Price Index Up in May
Washington, DC, June 11, 2020-The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.4% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
Chuck Yoho, Leader in Commercial Flooring Contractor Industry, Has Died
Columbus, Ohio, June 11, 2020-Chuck Yoho, one of the original leaders to adopt commercial floor care into a commercial flooring contractor business, died Wednesday.
Try-Con Tufters Announces $5M Georgia Expansion, Adding 104 Jobs
Atlanta, GA, June 11, 2020-High-end carpet producer Try-Con Tufters has announced it will invest $5 million into expanding its commercial manufacturing operations in North Georgia.