Employment Rose by 145K in December, Unemployment Unchanged
Washington, DC, January 10, 2020—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 145,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.5%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Carpet One Offers Annual Meeting Recap
Phoenix, AZ, January 10, 2020-Independent flooring retailers and members of the Carpet One Floor & Home cooperative recently wrapped up their three-day meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.
Lowe's Names Marisa Thalberg Chief Brand & Marketing Officer
Mooresville, NC, January 10, 2020-Lowe's has announced the appointment of Marisa Thalberg as executive vice president, chief brand and marketing officer, effective next month.
Wholesaler Sales Rose 1.5% in November
Washington, DC, January 10, 2020—November 2019 sales of merchant wholesalers were $500.7 billion, up 1.5% from the revised October level and were up 0.8% from the November 2018 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
NAFCD Names 2020 Board of Directors
Chicago, IL, January 9, 2020—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce the organization's board of directors for 2020.
Flooring Companies Named Among NAHB Best of IBS Awards
Washington, DC, January 9, 2020—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced the finalists for its eighth annual Best of IBS Awards for the 2020 NAHB International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.
Greenbuild Seeking Advisory Group Members and Reviewers
London, EU, January 9, 2020—Greenbuild is inviting interested parties to apply to an advisory group or to serve as a reviewer.
Unilin to Introduce New Fold-Down Locking Profile at Domotex '20
Wielsbeke, Belgium, January 8, 2020-At the Domotex 2020 show in Hannover, Unilin division Technologies will be introducing a brand-new fold-down locking profile to the market.
I4F to Unveil 2020 Patent Cluster Offerings at Domotex
Hannover, DE, January 9, 2020—At Domotex, I4F will unveil its 2020 offerings.
Floor Covering Education FDN Announces Board of Directors
January 8, 2020, Dalton, GA—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF)—a newly formed, nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, scholarship and placement of professional floorcovering installers—has announced its board of directors.