Wholesale Inventories Up Slightly
Washington, DC, March 10, 2015—Wholesale inventories were up 0.3% to $548.7 at the end of January, says the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The Floor Store Earns Sixth Armstrong Elite Retailer Recognition
Lancaster, PA, March 10, 2015—The Floor Store’s new San Francisco, California showroom has been named an Elite Retailer by Armstrong, the chain’s sixth location to earn the distinction.
LL Schedules First Investor Call Following 60 Minutes Broadcast
Toano, VA, March 10, 2015—Lumber Liquidators has announced that it will host an investor call on Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
NWFA's Wood Flooring Expo Recognized for Growth
St. Louis, MO, March 10, 2015—The National Wood Flooring Association’s Wood Flooring Expo has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing shows in the U.S. by Trade Show Executive magazine.
Milliken Recognized As Ethical Company for 9th Consecutive Year
Spartanburg, SC, March 10, 2015—Milliken has once again been recognized as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute.
Armstrong LVT with I-Set Wins ADEX Platinum
Lancaster, PA, March 10, 2015—Armstrong Commercial Flooring's Natural Creations Luxury Vinyl Tile with the I-Set Installation System recently received the Platinum Award for Design Excellence (ADEX).
J+J Announces Facilities Workshop at Kent State
Dalton, GA, March 10, 2015—J+J Flooring Group is partnering with APPA to present a Facilities Drive-In Workshop Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.
Middle Class Occupations Disappearing
New York, NY, March 9, 2015—Although the economy has regained all 8.7 million jobs lost during the recession—which lasted December 2007 until March 2010—many traditionally middle class occupations are in the process of disappearing, reports USA Today.
Building Service Contractors Association Announces New Officers
Chicago, IL, March 9, 2015—Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) recently announced the installation of its newly elected officers and directors.
Warren Buffett Speaking at Nebraska Furniture Mart Benefit
Dallas, TX, March 9, 2015—Nebraska Furniture Mart will the host the Live Big Benefit on April 8 at its new store in The Colony, Texas, and Warren Buffett will be the special guest speaker for the event.