J+J Flooring Group Hires David Fuehrer as Director of Product
Dalton, GA, July 24, 2015–David Fuehrer has been named the new director of product for J+J Flooring Group.
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Department of Labor Changing Criteria Defining "Independent Contractor"
Washington, DC, July 24, 2015—The Department of Labor is currently working to correct what it believes to be an increasing number of employees who are misclassified by their employers as being independent contractors.
Beaulieu of America Claims Mohawk Infringes Healthy Home Trademark
Dalton, GA, July 24, 2015—Beaulieu of America claims that Mohawk Industries has infringed on its trademarked Healthy Home mark and has filed civil action in U.S. District Court in Rome, Georgia, according to WRGA Rome.
Engineered Hardwood Maker is Oswego County's First Start-Up NY Project
Oswego, NY, July 24, 2015—Designer Hardwood Flooring CNY, a new company making engineered hardwood flooring, will be Oswego County, New York’s first Start-Up NY project, according to Syracuse.com.
Architectural Billings Index at Highest Mark Since 2007
Washington, DC, July 23, 2015—Paced by continued demand for projects such as new education and healthcare facilities, public safety and government buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased to 55.7 in June from May’s 51.9 mark.
Floor & Decor to Open First New Jersey Location Today
Wayne, NJ, July 23, 2015—Atlanta-based Floor & Décor is opening its first New Jersey store in Wayne today.
Weekly Jobless Claims at Lowest Level since November 1973
Washington, DC, July 23, 2015—The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits for the week ended July 18 fell to 255,000, the lowest level in more than 41.5 years, according to the Labor Department.
Houzz Q2 Renovation Barometer Reveals Growth & Optimism
Palo Alto, CA, July 23, 2015—Houzz has released the Q2 2015 Houzz Renovation Barometer, which tracks confidence in the home renovation market among industry professionals.
Home Depot to Purchase Maintenance & Repair Product Supplier, Interline
Atlanta, GA, July 23, 2015—Home Depot has announced that it will buy Interline Brands, a supplier of maintenance and repair products, for $1.6 billion in cash.
Surya Improves Efficiencies to Increase Speed to Market
Calhoun, GA, July 23, 2015—At the Las Vegas Market, Surya will roll out hundreds of new products, all of which will be readily available to buyers and designers soon after market.