Louisville Tile Distributors Names Tina Boyle COO
Louisville, KY, November 10, 2023—Louisville Tile Distributors, a distributor of ceramic tile and related products, has promoted Tina Boyle to the position of chief operating officer.
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The Dixie Group Names Mike Johnson VP of Hard Surfaces
Dalton, GA, November 10, 2023—The Dixie Group announced the appointment of Mike Johnson to vice president of hard surfaces. In this role, Johnson will lead TDG’s hard surface product innovation, marketing, and strategic direction.
With Soft Domestic Demand, Chinese Factories Shift Focus to Exports
New York, NY, November 10, 2023-"Some Chinese factories, saddled with overcapacity in a struggling economy, are trying to export their way out of trouble and stoking new trade tensions in the process,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
LL Flooring's Sales Declined 19.7% in Q3, Loss of $29.6 Million
Richmond, VA, November 8, 2023-LL Flooring reported net sales of $215.8 million for Q3 2023, a decline of 19.7% versus Q3 2022’s $268.8 million, driven by a decrease in transaction count reflecting lower spending by consumers and Pros.
Ceramic Imports to U.S. Declined 10.1% in First 9 Months of 2023
New York, NY, November 9, 2023--In the first nine months of 2023, total US imports of ceramic tile were 141.6 million square meters, a decline of 10.1% from the same period in 2022 when imports were 157.5 million square meters, reports Grosser Consulting.
Shaw Sports Turf Named Official Provider for College Football Playoff
Dalton, GA, November 9, 2023-Shaw Sports Turf has been named the official synthetic turf provider of the College Football Playoff (CFP).
Interface Publishes Fall/Winter 2023 Design Trend Index
Atlanta, GA, November 9, 2023—Interface published its Fall/Winter 2023 Design Trend Index, highlighting the latest trends in design within commercial and residential spaces.
FCICA Names Shane Jenkins to Vice Chair of Associates Role
Glen Ellyn, IL, November 9, 2023—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, has elected a new officer to the executive board for 2024.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 3,000 in Week Ending November 4
Washington, DC, November 9, 2023—In the week ending November 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 217,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Engineered Floors Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, November 8, 2023-Engineered Floors, parent company of J+J Flooring and EF Contract, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, illustrating its commitment to ever-improving sustainability efforts.