Beauflor Partners with Distributor Jacques-Cartier
Atlanta, GA, September 29, 2016—Beauflor continues to expand its North American distribution network with new partner distribution Jacques-Cartier.
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Construction Industry Job Openings Hit Ten-Year High
Arlington, VA, September 29, 2016—Construction employment increased in three-fifths of metro areas between August 2015 and August 2016 as contractors in many areas report difficulty in finding qualified workers, according to the Associated General Contrac
Durable Goods Orders Virtually Unchanged in August
Washington, DC, September 28, 2016—New orders for manufactured durable goods in August decreased $0.1 billion or virtually unchanged to $226.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Fuse Alliance Announces New Member Award Program
Laguna Niguel, CA, September 28, 2016—Fuse Alliance has announced the addition of the Luminary Award to its member recognition program.
Registration for Coverings Now Open
Orlando, FL, September 28, 2016—Free registration for Coverings 2017’s Global Tile & Stone Experience is now open.
July Home Prices Posted 5.1% Annual Gain, 0.7% Rise from June
New York, NY, September 27, 2016—The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 5.1% annual gain in July, up from 5.0% last month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.
American OEM Partnering with Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E.
Burns, TN, September 27, 2016—American OEM Wood Floors is collaborating with the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.
NWFA Announces Trade Show Schedule
St. Louis, MO, September 27, 2016—The National Wood Flooring Association will participate in multiple upcoming industry trade shows in the U.S. and internationally.
August New Home Sales Down 7.6% from July but Up 20.6% YOY
Washington, DC, September 26, 2016—Sales of new single-family houses in August 2016 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 609,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Rick Meyer, Founder of Carpetland USA, Dies
Chicago, IL, September 26, 2016—Ulrich Emil "Rick" Meyer, founder of Carpetland USA, died September 16 at the age of 91, according to the Chicago Tribune.