Small Business Optimism Improves Slightly
Washington, DC, January 13, 2016—Optimism among small business owners was slightly higher in December, though still below average, according to the NFIB’s latest Small Business Economic Trends report.
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November's Foreclosure Rate Down 18.8% Year-over-Year
Irvine, CA, January 12, 2016—There were 33,000 completed foreclosures nationally in November 2015, according to CoreLogic’s National Foreclosure Report, down from 41,000 in November 2014, a decline of 18.8%.
KronotexUSA Promotes Havas to VP of Brand Sales American Concepts
Barnwell, SC, January 12, 2016—Long-time KronotexUSA employee Mike Havas has been promoted to VP of brand sales for the American Concepts laminate flooring collection, which is sold through specialty retailers.
Tarkett's Replay Rubber Flooring Earns EPD Verification
Solon, OH, January 12, 2016—Tarkett Replay Rubber Multi-functional and Sports Flooring has earned an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verification and registration.
Distributors Gilford Flooring & Johnson Wholesale Floors Merge
Jeffersonville, IN and Atlanta, GA, January 11, 2016—Gilford Flooring, LLC and Johnson Wholesale Floors, Inc. have announced their merger resulting in the creation of Gilford-Johnson Flooring.
Carpet One Launches New Social Media Programs at Convention
Orlando, FL, January 11, 2016—Carpet One Floor & Home members from across the United States and Canada arrived in Orlando, Florida to engage with new product offerings, exclusive programs, marketing initiatives and networking opportunities.
Actor & Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. Presenting at Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, January 11, 2016—This year’s installation showcase at Surfaces will feature actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., who will be presenting Affordable Sustainability: Smart Choices for the New Millennium.
New Category of "Invisible" Dyes Can Be Used for Labeling Textiles
Munich, DE, January 11, 2016—Scientists are developing a category of dyes that absorb light near the infrared spectrum and are therefore invisible to the human eye, reports Phys.org.
Interface Expanding Recycling Operation, Partnering with Rethink Green
LaGrange, GA, January 8, 2016—Building on the success of its ReEntry recycling operation, Interface is creating a new network of regional recycling allies.
U.S. Economy Added 2.65 Million Jobs in 2015
Washington, DC, January 8, 2016—The economy added 2.65 million jobs in 2015, the second best year of gains since 1999, according to the Labor Department.