NFA Meeting Underway Now in Washington DC
Washington, DC, October 28, 2024-The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) fall meeting begins today in Washington, D.C.
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Hotel Pipeline Rose 9% in Q3
Portsmouth, NH, October 28, 2024—The total U.S. pipeline stands at 6,211 projects/722,821 rooms, up 9% by projects and 7% by rooms year-over-year (YOY), according to the Q3 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE).
USA Flooring Announces Pro Loyalty Program Supported by Shaw
Raleigh, NC. October 28, 2024—USA Flooring announced the launch of a Partner Rewards Loyalty program, designed by The Incentive Group for pro customers, with support from Shaw Industries.
Mohawk Q3 2024 Sales Down 1.7%, Earnings Up
Calhoun, GA, October 25, 2024-- Mohawk announced Q3 2024 net sales were $2.7 billion, a decrease of 1.7% compared to net sales of $2.8 billion in Q3 2023.
Ascend to Close South Carolina Nylon 6,6 Polymer Plant
Greenwood, SC, October 25, 2024-Ascend Performance Materials is closing its plant in Greenwood County in early 2025, citing global economic issues, reports the Index Journal.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 0.6% in October to 70.5
Ann Arbor, MI, October 25, 2024—Consumer sentiment rose 0.6% in October to 70.5, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Imports of Hardwood Plywood Up 22% YTD
Sterling, VA, October 25, 2024—"U.S. imports of hardwood plywood continue to surge, up by nearly 22% in value year-to-date through August,” according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Seth Arnold Named Brand Leader of Coretec
Dalton, GA, October 25, 2024-Seth Arnold has been named as Brand Leader of Coretec. He will assume this new role on November 4.
Dennie Odette, Cofounder of Carpet Exchange, Has Died
Tucson, AZ, October 25, 2024--Dennie Lee Odette, 84, cofounder of Carpet Exchange, and his wife Catherine died October 17 in an auto accident in Silver City, New Mexico.
Fall 2024 High Point Market Begins Today
High Point, NC, October 25, 2024—The High Point Market begins today in High Point, North Carolina, running through October 30.