Builder Confidence Holds Steady in April
Washington, DC, April 15, 2014 -- Builder confidence rose one point to 47 in April from a downwardly revised March reading of 46 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
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Danish Group Adopts CRI's Approval Program
Dalton, GA, April 15, 2014 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute said that Dansk Fashion and Textile of Denmark will be the first international trade organization to adopt its Seal of Approval standards.
More Associations Adopt Floor Flatness Statement
St. Louis, MO, April 15, 2014 -- Three additional national associations have endorsed a position statement on floor flatness tolerances written by the American Society of Concrete Contractors.
New York Manufacturing Slows in April
Washington, DC, April 15, 2014 -- The Empire State manufacturing index fell to 1.3 in April from 5.6 in March, the New York Fed said.
Inflation Still Tame in March
Washington, DC, April 15, 2014 -- The Labor Department said that the consumer price index rose 0.2% in March.
FCICA Names New Directors, Vice Chairman
West Bloomfield, MI, April 15, 2014 -- FCICA, the flooring contractors association, said that three new directors were elected for a 2014–2017 term of office and a new vice chairman of associates was elected to the Executive Board.
Max Windsor Raising Prices in May
Adairsville, GA, April 14, 2014 -- Hardwood maker Max Windsor said it will raise its prices 4% -9% on all engineered wood floors, effective May 19.
Retail Sales Rise Most in 18 Months
Washington, DC, April 14, 2014 -- Retail sales rose 1.1% last month, the largest since September 2012, according to the Commerce Department.
Armstrong Begins Construction of LVT Facility
Lancaster, PA, April 14, 2014 -- Armstrong has begun construction of its LVT manufacturing facility in Lancaster.
Business Inventories Rise Again in February
Washington, DC, April 14, 2014 --U.S. business inventories rose again in February as sales increased by the largest amount in nine months, according to the Commerce Department.