MSI Expands and Renovates Dallas Showroom
Dallas, TX, November 18, 2016—MS International (MSI) recently redesigned and expanded its Dallas showroom.
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RFCI Releases Finding of Satisfaction Survey on Vinyl
LaGrange, GA, November 18, 2016—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute released the finding from a survey it conducted regarding satisfaction with vinyl and vinyl applications.
U of M Economists Forecast Tight Labor Market in 2017
Ann Arbor, MI, November 18, 2016—Economists at the University of Michigan say in an annual forecast that they think the U.S. unemployment rate will stay below 5% next year.
CAN Court Grants Injunction Against Importer Infringing on Unilin IP
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 18, 2016—The Canadian Federal Court has granted a permanent injunction against a large Canadian importer, MGA Commodities, prohibiting the import and sale of flooring products infringing Unilin’s IP rights.
Housing Starts Rose 25.5% in October
Washington, DC, November 17, 2016—Privately-owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,323,000. This is 25.5% above the revised September estimate of 1,054,000 and is 23.3% above the October 2015 rate of 1,073,000, the
Landmark Ceramics Cuts the Ribbon on TN Facility
Mt. Pleasant, TN, November 17, 2016—Landmark Ceramics hosted a grand opening event to show off its newly constructed $90 million 700,000 square foot tile production facility, showroom and North American headquarters.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in October
Washington, DC, November 17, 2016—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4% in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
CRI to Extend VPS for Third Year
Dalton, GA, November 17, 2016—The Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Annual Meeting was held November 16 in Dalton, Georgia and included updates on two important 2016 group initiatives: extension of voluntary product stewardship (VPS) funding and back print
FloorFolio Celebrates 10 Years of Business
Edison, NJ, November 17, 2016—FloorFolio reached a milestone this November, celebrating 10 years of business.
Lowe's Q3 Net Sales Rise, But Earnings & EPS Fall
Mooresville, NC, November 16, 2016—Lowe's reported net earnings of $379 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.43 for Q3 2016, compared to net earnings of $736 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.80 for Q3 2015.