Abbey Forms Partnership with Yelp
Bonita Springs, FL, August 29, 2016—Abbey Carpet Company announces the national partnership between Abbey Carpet & Floor / Floors To Go and Yelp.
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Cersaie to Again Hold Cersaie Disegna la tua Casa Event
Bologna, IT, August 29, 2016—On September 29 and 30, the 34th International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings (Bologna Exhibition Centre) will hold Cersaie Disegna la tua Casa.
Lorberbaum Named Most Admired CEO in Manufacturing by AJC
Calhoun, GA, August 26, 2016—The Atlanta Business Chronicle has recognized Mohawk Industries’ chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum’s leadership of the world’s largest flooring company by honoring him as 2016’s Most Admired CEO in the Manufacturing category.
Tarkett & Ardex Partnering To Offer Free Training
Solon, OH, August 29, 2016—Tarkett has partnered with Ardex to host systems training for flooring installers.
July Marked 48th Consecutive Month for Rise in Home Values
Seattle, WA, August 26, 2016—National home values appreciated for the 48th straight month this July to a Zillow Home Value of $187,300, according to the Zillow Real Estate Market Reports.
Second Estimate of Q2 GDP Revised Down to 1.1% but Remains Positive
Washington, DC, August 26, 2016—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.1% in the second quarter of 2016, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Orders for Durable Goods Rose 4.4% in July
Washington, DC, August 25, 2016—New orders for manufactured durable goods in July increased $9.7 billion or 4.4% to $228.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Owner of Välinge Acquires Croatian Company Tehnodrvo
Viken, SW, August 25, 2016—Pervanovo Invest AB, the majority owner of Välinge, has acquired all shares of the Croatian wood processing company Tehnodrvo d.o.o.
Quick-Step Launching Luxury Vinyl Flooring Category
Dallas, TX, August 25, 2016 – Quick-Step is currently launching a new category within the brand, luxury vinyl flooring.
Mortgage Applications Fall 2.1% in Week Ended August 19
Washington, DC, August 25, 2016—Mortgage applications decreased 2.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 19.