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Washington, DC, October 19, 2016—Privately owned housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,047,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
Washington, DC, October 19, 2016— The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the September ABI score was 48.4, down from the mark of 49.7 in the previous month.
Chicago, IL, October 19, 2016—Village Carpets & Rugs, located in Winnetka, is closing its doors.
Uden, The Netherlands, October 19, 2016—A mere four years after completing the new building, Estillon—a service provider of subfloors, underlays and accessories—has outgrown its premises.
Glen Dale, WV, October 19, 2016—Reilley's Carpet lost its warehouse to fire on October 17, according to WTOV9.
Dalton, GA, October 18, 2016—Shaw Industries Group announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase USFloors, which expands and complements Shaw’s position as a leader in the luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and hard surface markets.
Dalton, GA, October 18, 2016—The Floortek Expo opens today in Dalton, Georgia. The event, which runs through Thursday, is held at the Dalton Convention Center.
Washington, DC, October 18, 2016—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Arlington, VA, October 18, 2016—Builder confidence in the market for newly constructed single-family homes remained on firm ground in October, down two points to a level of 63 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Manchester, NU, October 18, 2016—Carpet One Floor & Home released its annual collection of pink ribbon welcome mats under the Carpet One Welcomes Your Support campaign.