Belknap White Names Tony Whitfield VP of Ceramic Division
Mansfield, MA, October 17, 2017—The Belknap White Group (BWG) announced that Tony Whitfield has accepted the position as vice president of its ceramic division.
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Bob Wagner Named President of Board of Directors of FCDA
Scottsdale, AZ, October 17, 2017—Bob Wagner, president and CEO of Baltimore-based Fishman Flooring Solutions, has been named president of the board of directors of the Floor Covering Distributors Alliance (FCDA).
Shaw & Mohawk Announce Price Increases on Carpet Products
Dalton, GA and Calhoun, GA, October 16, 2017—Shaw and Mohawk have announced terms changes and price increases on carpet products.
High Point Market Underway Now
High Point, NC, October 16, 2017—The fall edition of the High Point market is currently underway in High Point, North Carolina.
Steve Silverman Retiring from Abbey Carpet & Floor
Bonita Springs, FL, October 16, 2017—After 24 years of dedication to Abbey Carpet and Floor and its affiliates, Steve Silverman has decided to retire.
Shaw Acquires Tricycle
Dalton, GA, October 13, 2017—Shaw has completed the purchase of Tricycle, Inc., a technology innovator supporting the commercial interiors business.
Consumer Sentiment Reaches Highest Level Since Early 2004
Ann Arbor, MI, October 13, 2017—Consumer sentiment rose 6.3% to 101.1 in early October, from September’s 95.1, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan.
CFI Establishes Outpost in China
Forney, TX, October 13, 2017—Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) has announced that it has expanded its presence in China.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.5% in September
Washington, DC, October 13, 2017—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.5% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
September Retail Sales Rose 1.6% from August, 4.4% YOY
Washington, DC, October 13, 2017—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2017 were $483.9 billion, an increase of 1.6% from the previous month, and 4.4% above September 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.