Foreclosure Filings Spike in September
Irvine, CA, Nov. 13, 2014 -- Foreclosure filings were reported on 123,109 properties in October, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
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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.