Private-Sector Employment Grew by 227K in October
Roseland, NJ, October 31, 2018-Private sector employment increased by 227,000 jobs from September to October, according to the October ADP National Employment Report.
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ABC Carpet & Home Consolidating NY Retail Operations
New York, NY, October 31, 2018—ABC Carpet & Home, which has been in business for more than a century, is closing one of its New York locations, reports The Real Deal.
Home Prices Rose 5.8% YOY in August
New York, NY, October 30, 2018—Home prices made a 5.8% annual gain in August, down from 6.0% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
Lumber Liquidators Reports 5.2% Net Sales Increase YOY for Q3
Toano, VA, October 30, 2018-Lumber Liquidators reported a net sales increase of 5.2% for Q3 2018, compared to Q3 2017.
Loba Joins International Ardex Group
Ditzingen, DE, October 30 2018-Adhesives manufacturer Wakol GmbH is increasing its share in Loba GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surface treatments, and now holds a majority stake in the company.
Gerflor to Launch Linoleum Collection Following DLW Acquisition
Chicago, IL, October 30, 2018—Following the acquisition of DLW Flooring’s linoleum activities in March, Gerflor USA is set to launch a new linoleum collection for the U.S. market in 2019.
Green Business Certification Announces 2018 LEED Fellows
Washington, DC, October 30, 2018—Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI) has announced its 2018 class of LEED Fellows, an annual recognition of outstanding LEED professionals and the most prestigious credential awarded by GBCI.
Armstrong Launches Design Contest Focused on VCT
Lancaster, PA, October 30, 2018-Armstrong Flooring announces the new See The Possibilities Design Competition, calling on professional designers to push the limits of vinyl composition tile (VCT) by creating bold and vibrant designs to reflect the demands of modern commercial interiors.
CTEF's Certified Tile Installer Program Certifies 1500th Installer
Pendleton, SC, October 30, 2018—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, has achieved a new milestone for the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program with the certification of CTI #1500.
Great Floors Acquires Michael's Floor Covering of Vancouver, WA
Coeur D’alene, ID, April 18, 2018-Great Floors has expanded its Northwest footprint with the purchase of Michael’s Floor Covering in Vancouver, Washington.