Housing Starts, Permits, Fall in June
Washington, DC, July 17, 2014 -- Housing starts fell unexpectedly in June to a nine-month low, according to the Commerce Department.
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Foreclosure Activity Hits Eight-Year Low
Irvine, CA, July 17, 2014 -- Foreclosure activity hits its lowest level in eight years in June, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Summit International Names Sales Director
Florham Park, NJ, July 17, 2014 -- Summit International Flooring said that Marc Becker has been promoted to national sales director.
Metroflor Forms Sales Team for Aspecta Brand
Norwalk, CT, July 17, 2014 -- Metroflor Corp. said it has established a network of specification representatives for its contract LVT brand, Aspecta Plank & Tile, which debuted at NeoCon last month.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Again
Washington, DC, July 17, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits hit the lowest level in nine weeks, according to the Labor Department.
NAFCD Releases Executive Trends Index
Chicago, IL, July 17, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors said it has released its Q2 Quarterly Executive Trends Index.
Contract Furnishings Mart Opens 11th Location
Beaverton, OR, July 17, 2014 -- Contract Furnishings Mart has opened its 11th Northwest location in Beaverton.
Builder Confidence Grows in July
Washington, DC, July 16, 2014 -- Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose four points in July to a reading of 53 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Shaw Releases Sixth Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, July 16, 2014 – Shaw Industries said it has released its sixth annual sustainability report.
J+J Flooring Group Offers Customized Rugs
Dalton, GA, July 16, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group has rolled out a new commercial customized area rug program called Invision Rugs that complements the broadloom and modular products offered by J+J brand Invision.