Four Flooring Companies Make the Training Top 125 List
Excelsior, MN, February 14, 2018—Training magazine has released its 2018 Training Top 125, and several flooring manufacturers were included in the list.
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Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipments Up in Dec.
Washington, DC, February 14, 2018—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,431.3 billion, up 0.6% from November 2017 and was up 6.7% from December 2016.
January Retail Sales Fell 0.3% from December, Rose 3.6% YOY
Washington, DC, February 14, 2018—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for January 2018 were $492.0 billion, a decrease of 0.3% from the previous month, but 3.6% above January 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
NeoCon Announces Marquee Presentations
Chicago, IL, February 14, 2018—NeoCon 50 has announced its marquee presentations.
Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition Submissions Period Extended
Bologna, IT, February 4, 2018—The deadline for submissions to the Ceramics of Italy tile competition has been extended until February 23.
Sika and Lockwood Flooring Form Relationship
Lyndhurst, NJ, February 14, 2018—Sika Corporation is proud to announce its new business relationship with Lockwood Flooring.
NAFCD Announces 2018 Board of Directors
Chicago, IL, February 13, 2018—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce the organization’s board of directors for 2018.
National Building Museum Holding Two A&D Events in February
Washington, DC, February 13, 2018—After a successful opening in November, the exhibition Making Room: Housing for a Changing America will debut its second living scenario on February 22 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
Mid-Market Brands Led Hotel Sales Volume in 2017
Portsmouth, NH, February 13, 2018—According to the recent U.S. Transaction Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), major mid-market hotel brands with a price reported into the public domain led the U.S. in hotel sales volume in 2017.
Forbo Announces Price Increase on Comml. & Sundry Products
Hazleton, PA, February 12, 2018—Forbo Flooring Systems is implementing a 3% price increase on all commercial flooring and sundry products.