Home Depot Reportedly Laying Off Exterior Installers
New York, NY, February 7, 2019—The Home Depot is laying off exterior installation workers across the U.S., reports Business Insider.
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Crossville Products Now in Sketchup's 3D Warehouse
Crossville, TN, February 7, 2019—Crossville has added its products to Sketchup's 3D Warehouse.
Teknoflor Expands into Connecticut with Spartan Surfaces
Milwaukee, WI, February 7, 2019—Teknoflor has extended Spartan Surfaces distribution to Connecticut, where Christopher Capobianco will represent the brand and its products.
Bob's Carpet Celebrating 50th Anniversary in 2019
Clearwater, FL, February 7, 2019—Bob's Carpet Mart & Flooring will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019.
Orders for Durable Goods Rose 0.7% in November
Washington, DC, February 6, 2019-New orders for manufactured durable goods in November, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $1.8 billion or 0.7% to $250.8 billion, down from the previously published 0.8% increase, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Dilks to Lead FCIF Board, Next Gala Date Set
Las Vegas, NV, February 6, 2019-The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) held a board meeting on January 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada during Surfaces, and several changes were announced with regard to leadership.
NeoCon Announces Keynotes for 2019 Show
Chicago, IL, February 6, 2019-NeoCon has announced additions to its keynote lineup for the 2019, which takes place June 10 to 12 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois.
Flooralytics Joins Fuse
Laguna Niguel, CA, Februrary 6, 2019—Fuse Alliance has announced that Flooralytics, a full-service floor testing lab, has joined the network as a preferred supplier.
Mats Inc. Forms Purchasing Partnership with Sourcewell
Stoughton, MA, February 6, 2019—Mats Inc. has entered into a national purchasing partnership with Sourcewell, formerly NJPA, a cooperative organization with more than 50,000 government, education and nonprofit members across the United States and Canada.
Goods & Services Deficit Dropped $6.4 Billion in November
Washington, DC, February 6, 2019—The goods and services deficit was $49.3 billion in November, down $6.4 billion from $55.7 billion in October, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.