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CRI Outlines 2015 Initiatives at Annual Meeting

Dalton, GA, Nov. 13, 2014 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) held its annual meeting in Dalton, Ga. yesterday.

Initial Jobless Claims Remain Below 300K

Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims increased by 12,000 to 290,000 in the week ended Nov. 8, according to the Labor Department.

NWFA Approves Vermeister Finish Products

St. Louis, MO, Nov. 13, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Vermeister S.p.A. has been approved for the NWFA Accepted Product Seal and NWFA Accepted Eco Product Seal designations.

Job Openings Edge Down in September

Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2014 -- There were 4.7 million job openings on the last business day of September, according to the Labor Department.

Dixie Discontinuing Carousel Custom Line

Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 13, 2014 -- The Dixie Group said it will discontinue its Carousel custom manufacturing line.

Distributor Fishman Rolls Out Private Label Flooring

Baltimore, MD, Nov. 13, 2014 -- Distributor Fishman Flooring Solutions said it is entering the private label flooring business.

Resilient Institute Adds Seven New Members

LaGrange, GA, Nov. 13, 2014 -- The Resilient Floor Covering Institute has expanded membership, adding four manufacturers and three suppliers to its roster.

Beazer Homes Returns To Profit for Year

Atlanta, GA, Nov. 12, 2014 -- Beazer Homes reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $59.8 million or $1.88 per share, compared to $11.9 million a year ago.

Wholesale Inventories Rise in September

Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2014 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.3% in September after a 0.6% gain in August, according to the Commerce Department.

Mortgage Applications Fall Last Week

Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2014 -- Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell last week as interest rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.