Urban Root Associates Wins HD Expo's Box Design Competition
Alpharetta, GA, February 7, 2020—HD Expo + Conference recently announced Urban Robot Associates as the winner of the second annual Box design competition.
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Wholesaler Sales Down 0.7% in December
Washington, DC, February 7, 2020—December 2019 sales of merchant wholesalers were $494.4 billion, down 0.7% from the revised November level but up 0.5% from the revised December 2018 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Knowles Resigns as CEO of Lumber Liquidators, Search Underway
Richmond, VA, February 6, 2020-Lumber Liquidators has announced that Dennis R. Knowles has resigned as president and chief executive officer and as a member of the board of directors, effective February 5.
Eric Anderson Named President of Halstead
Norwalk, CT, February 6, 2020-HMTX Industries today announced that Eric Anderson has been promoted to president of Halstead, the division of HMTX that services the DIY/home center market segment in North America.
Ambassador Floors Acquires Mid-West Floors
St. Louis, MO, February 6, 2020—St. Louis, Missouri-based Ambassador Floor Company has acquired Mid-West Floor, bringing together two flooring companies serving the residential and homebuilder markets.
Productivity Rose 1.4% in Q4 2019
Washington, DC, February 6, 2020—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 1.4% in Q4 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 2.5% and hours worked increased 1.1%.
The Second Edition of Domotex USA Launches Today in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, February 5, 2020-The education portion of Domotex USA launches today in Atlanta, Georgia with the expo starting tomorrow.
Lisa Laube Named President of Floor & Decor
Atlanta, GA, February 5, 2020-Floor & Decor announced that Lisa Laube has been named president. Laube has served as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer since 2012.
Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed by 1.7% in 2019
Washington, DC, February 5, 2020 —For 2019, the goods and services deficit decreased $10.9 billion, or 1.7%, from 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 291K in February
Roseland, NJ, February 5, 2020—Private sector employment increased by 291,000 jobs from December to January, according to the January ADP National Employment Report.