National Karastan Month Starts This Week
Calhoun, GA, April 23, 2018—Consumer savings and Karastan retailers’ use of innovative promotional tools will spark the 2018 National Karastan Month.
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Armstrong Announces Price Increase on Products & Freight
Lancaster, PA, April 20, 2018—Armstrong Flooring announced that it will initiate a combination of increased product pricing and freight/energy surcharges across all product categories effective May 1.
Coverings Announces Charity Initiatives for 2018 Show
Arlington, VA, April 20, 2018—Coverings has announced the activation of three charitable initiatives over the course of the 2018 show.
NTCA Showcasing Five Star Contractors at Coverings
Flowood, MS, April 20, 2018—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will have its Five Star Contractors participating in the Installation Design Showcase featuring tiny houses, during Coverings 2018 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
CTEF Announces Events at Coverings
Pendleton, SC, April 20, 2018—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on tile installation excellence and qualified labor demonstrations during Coverings’18, taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia from May 8 through May 11.
Jones Bros. of Fairfield, CA Closing After 55 Years in Business
Fairfield, CA, April 20, 2018—Jones Bros. Carpet One Floor and Home of Fairfield, California is closing down after 55 years of business, reports the Daily Republic.
Mohawk's Spring Promotion Bolstered by Marketing Efforts
Calhoun, GA, April 20, 2018—During the Mohawk Spring All Pet Promotion, which runs until May 24, retailers will introduce consumers to some of the most pet-friendly flooring on the market using Mohawk’s content and digital advertising.
Home Renovations Expected to Stay Strong through 2018
Cambridge, MA, April 19, 2018—The robust pace of spending on home renovations and repairs is expected to stay strong over the coming quarters, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Architecture Billings Dropped 1 Point but Still Positive in March
Washington, DC, April 19, 2018—The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for March was 51.0 (any score over 50 indicates billings growth), which still reflects a healthy business environment.
NWFA Announces 2018 Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO, April 18, 2019—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) announced its 2018 board of directors at its Wood Flooring Expo in Tampa, Florida.