Wholesaler Sales Fell 0.3% in June
Washington, DC, August 8, 2019—June 2019 sales of merchant wholesalers were $498.5 billion, down 0.3% from the revised May level and were down 0.2% from the June 2018 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Leggett & Platt Names Jeffrey Tate EVP & CFO
Carthage, MO, August 8, 2019-Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt, maker of carpet cushion and other products, has announced that Jeffrey L. Tate will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 3.
Lumber Liquidators Q2 Sales Up 1.8% YOY, Comparable Sales Flat
Toano, VA, August 7, 2019-Lumber Liquidators announced that net sales for Q2 2019 increased 1.8%, compared to Q2 2018, driven by new stores (those open less than 13 months).
U.S.-China Trade Dispute Likely to Drag On
New York, NY, August 7, 2019-The U.S.-China trade war likely won’t be ending anytime soon, reports the Wall Street Journal in an article called “China Digs in to Outlast U.S. in Trade Dispute.”
Dixie Carpet Installations Joins FEI Group
Marietta, GA, August 7, 2019-FEI Group has announced the addition of Missouri City, Texas-based Dixie Carpet Installations to the MultiFamily Solutions division.
Commercial One Grows to 150 Members
Roswell, GA, August 7, 2019-Commercial One announced that its alliance comprised of independent commercial flooring specialists has now grown to over 150 members, representing over 200 locations across the U.S.
ProSouce Opens Shreveport, Louisiana Location
St. Louis, MO, August 7, 2019-ProSource Wholesale is pleased to welcome ProSource of Shreveport, Louisiana as a new ProSource showroom.
AHF Completes Expansion of Cambodian Engineered Wood Plant
Mountville, PA, August 6, 2019—AHF Products has completed the expansion of its Cambodian engineered wood flooring manufacturing capabilities to offset the impact of tariffs and duties on imports from China. This expansion includes sliced and sawn face visuals.
Shaw & Emser Make 2019 50 Best Companies to Sell For List
Dalton, GA, August 6, 2019—Shaw Industries and Emer Tile recently earned national recognition, ranking number 17 and 29, respectively, on Selling Power magazine’s 50 Best Companies to Sell For list.
Armstrong Flooring Reports Q2 Sales Down 11.7%, Income Up
Lancaster, PA, August 6, 2019-Armstrong Flooring reported a net sales decrease of 11.7% year over year for Q2 2019.