Novalis Names Fishman 2022 NovaFloor Distributor of the Year
Dalton, GA, February 14, 2023—Novalis Innovative Flooring has announced its 2022 NovaFloor distributor of the year, Fishman Flooring Solutions.
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Unique Loom Matching Donations for Earthquake Relief
Fort Mill, SC, February 14, 2023-Unique Loom has pledged to raise $1 million in donations for earthquake relief to Turkey.
Inflation Expected to Continue Falling, But Feds Seek 2% Target
Washington, DC, February 13, 2023-"The end of distressingly high inflation is coming into view,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “Consumer prices gained 6.5% in December, down from June’s 9.1% annual rate, the highest since 1981. There is good reason to think inflation will keep falling, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said earlier this month.
Flooring America & The Floor Trader Add New Members
Manchester, NH, February 13, 2023—Flooring America and The Floor Trader, divisions of the CCA Global Partners Retail Group, kicked off the new year by expanding their co-op membership with the addition of six new members and eight locations.
Steve Abernathy Named COO of WFCA
Dalton, GA, February 13, 2023 –– World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the promotion of Steve Abernathy to chief operating officer (COO), effective January 1.
FCI Adds Don Finkell as Business Strategy Consultant
York, PA, February 13, 2023-The Floor Covering Institute (FCI) has added Don Finkell as a business strategy consultant.
HMTX Hosting Fundraiser Benefitting Its Addiction Charity
Norwalk, CT, February 13, 2023-HMTX Industries will host a fundraiser and symposium for HMTX Cares, a charitable organization of volunteers who are full-time HMTX employees, on March 9, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Mohawk Sales Declined 3.6% in Q4, Earnings Down 82%
Calhoun, GA, February 10, 2023-Mohawk’s net sales for Q4 2022 were $2.7 billion, a 3.6% decline compared to Q4 2021’s $2.8 billion.
Ceramic Tile Imports Rose to $2.2 Billion in 2022, Down in Units
New York, NY, February 10, 2023-According to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in the year 2022, the United States imported 202.7 million square meters of ceramic tile for a total value of $2.206 billion.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 2.3% to 66.4 in Early February
Ann Arbor, MI, February 10, 2023—Consumer sentiment rose 2.3% to 66.4 in early February, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.