Earthwerks Extends Partnership with All Tile CCS
Wood Dale, IL, August 17, 2020—On August 3, Earthwerks appointed All Tile CCS (ATCCS) as an authorized distributor for Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
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Novalis HR Manager Admitted to Forbes Human Resources Council
Dalton, GA, August 17, 2020—Cathy L. Smith, human resources manager, Novalis U.S. has been accepted into Forbes Human Resources Council, an invitation-only community for HR executives across all industries.
Productivity Rose 7.3% in Q2
Washington, DC, August 14, 2020-Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 7.3% in Q2 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 38.9% and hours worked decreased 43.0%.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 0.4% in Early August
Ann Arbor, MI, August 14, 2020—Consumer sentiment rose 0.4% to 72.8 in early August, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Retail Sales Rose 1.2% in July
Washington, DC, August 14, 2020—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2020 were $536.0 billion, an increase of 1.2% from the previous month, and 2.7% above July 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
CBC Announces Changes to Toli and Takiron Distribution Networks
Cary, NC, August 14, 2020—CBC Flooring (CBC) is making some changes to its distribution network.
Lonseal Announces Partnership with Source Digital Library
Carson, CA, August 14, 2020—Lonseal Flooring announced a partnership with Source, a digital library made for architects and designers.
Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 8.4% in June
Washington, DC, August 14, 2020-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for June was estimated at $1,394.0 billion, up 8.4% from May 2020 but was down 4.3% from June 2019, according to the Commerce Department.
J+J Launches Impact Program, Benefitting Seniors
Dalton, GA, August 14, 2020-J+J Flooring is pleased to announce the launch of the Impact Project, a program to improve environments for seniors in underserved communities.
NAFCD Reports Findings of Q2 Sales Trend Survey
Chicago, IL, August 14, 2020—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently released the results of its NAFCD Quarterly Sales Trend Survey for the second quarter of 2020.