Couristan's Stephen Finkelstein Has Died
Fort Lee, NJ, January 30, 2019—Couristan has announced the death of long-time sales executive Stephen Finkelstein, 73, on January 21.
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Pending Home Sales Fell 2.2% in December
Washington, DC, January 30, 2019-The Pending Home Sales Index decreased 2.2% to 99.0 in December, down from 101.2 in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Laticrete Names Winner of Silverado in Anniversary Giveaway
Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2019—At Surfaces, Laticrete announced the grand prize winner of a new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to conclude the company's six-month prize promotion celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the Spectralock Grout product line.
Home Prices Rose 5.2% in November, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, January 29, 2019—Home prices posted a 5.2% annual gain in November, down from 5.3% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
Nox Acquires Korean Facility from Hunter Douglas
Fostoria, OH, January 29, 2019-Nox Corporation has announced its acquisition of Hunter Douglas Korea’s R&D center, production facility and domestic sunscreen (blinds) business unit.
Bob Harman, Founder of Richmond Carpet Mills, Has Died
Chattanooga, TN, January 29, 2019-James (Bob) Robert Harman, 86, founder of Richmond Carpet Mills, died January 22.
Metroflor Names Winners of Its 2018 Performance Awards
Norwalk, CT, January 29, 2019—Metroflor Corporation acknowledged the outstanding sales performance of its distribution partners in 2018 by bestowing its annual performance awards at a magic-themed celebration during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.
Influential Interior Architect Florence Knoll Bassett Dies at 101
New York, NY, January 29, 2019—Florence Knoll Bassett, 101, architect and designer who redefined the concept of the corporate office through open floor plans and spare furnishings and former leader of Knoll International, died January 25 at her home in Coral Gables, Florida.
Las Vegas Market Currently Underway
Las Vegas, NV, January 28, 2019—The Las Vegas Market is currently underway, running through January 31.
Next Floor Acquires Dalton-Area Warehouse
Dalton, GA, January 28, 2019-Next Floor, a supplier of luxury flooring and carpet tile, has acquired a 94,000 square foot warehouse in Dalton, Georgia.