Starnet Welcomes New Member, John Herbert Company
Columbus, OH, September 11, 2019-The Starnet board of directors approved the John Herbert Company to their partnership.
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Merchant Wholesaler Sales Up 0.3% in July
Washington, DC, September 11, 2019—July 2019 sales of merchant wholesalers were $499.6 billion, up 0.3% from the revised June level, but were virtually unchanged from the July 2018 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Producer Price Index Rose 0.1% in August
Washington, DC, September 11, 2019-The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.1% in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Interior Logic Group Acquires Mike's Flooring Companies
Irvine, CA, September 10, 2019-Interior Logic Group, Inc. (ILG) has announced the acquisition of Mike’s Flooring Companies, a leader in flooring solutions for multifamily, commercial and residential properties.
Noah Chitty Named Chairman of ISO/TC 189 Ceramic Tile Committee
Crossville, TN, September 10, 2019-Noah Chitty, director of technical services, has been named chairman of the ISO/TC 189 ceramic tile committee.
Small Business Optimism Down but Still Positive in August
Washington, DC, September 10, 2019--The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 1.6 points to 103.1 in August, remaining within the top 15% of readings.
Michel Vermette Named President & CEO of Armstrong Flooring
Lancaster, PA, September 10, 2019-Armstrong Flooring has announced that its board of directors has appointed Michel Vermette as president and chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective September 11.
Job Openings Held Steady at 7.2 Million in July
Washington, DC, September 10, 2019—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.2 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Interface Delegates to Participate in Climate Week NYC
Atlanta, GA, September 10, 2019—Jay Gould, president and CEO of Interface, and Erin Meezan, vice president and chief sustainability officer of Interface, will participate in the upcoming Climate Week NYC, which will take place September 23 to 29 and will run in coordination with the U.N. and City of New York.
Shaw's Create Centre Wins 2019 Innovation by Design Award
Cartersville, GA, September 9, 2019-The Shaw Create Centre has been awarded top honors in the Workplace category in Fast Company’s 2019 Innovation by Design Awards.