WFCA Launches New Membership Structure
Dalton, GA, December 12, 2016—The WFCA has announced a series of initiatives to enhance the association’s services to members in the rapidly evolving business environment.
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Interface Wins Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence
Atlanta, GA, December 9, 2016—In December 8, Interface was announced as a winner of a 2016 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) in Sustainable Oceans Management by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Wholesale Sales Up 1.4% in October, Inventories Down 0.4%
Washington, DC, December 9, 2016—October 2016 sales of merchant wholesalers were $452.2 billion, up 1.4% from the revised September level and were up 2.2% from the October 2015 level, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Consumer Confidence Surges 4.5% to 98.0, After 7.6% Nov. Rise
Ann Arbor, MI, December 9, 2016—Consumer sentiment rose again in early December, increasing 4.5% to 98.0, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
Mohawk Solutions Meeting Underway in Dallas
Dallas, TX, December 9, 2016—The Mohawk Solutions meeting is currently underway at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, Texas.
Bob Butler, Founder of Bob's Carpet Mart, Dies
Safety Harbor, FL, December 9, 2016—Bob Butler, founder of Bob’s Carpet Mart, passed away December 1 at the age of 84.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales Both Up Double Digits YOY
San Jose, CA, December 8, 2016—Adobe released its 2016 online shopping data for Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Armstrong Flooring Announces Price Increase
Lancaster, PA, December 8, 2016—Armstrong Flooring is implementing a price increase on commercial sheet, linoleum, commercial tile, and wall base and installation and maintenance products.
CCA Announces Three New VPs
Alexandria, VA, December 8, 2016—CCA has announced a series of organizational changes.
Newark School System Files Class-Action Suit Against FieldTurf USA
Calhoun, GA, December 8, 2016—FieldTurf USA’s legal troubles intensified on December 7 as the Newark, New Jersey school system filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging that it had defrauded more than 100 schools in the state by knowingly