New Home Sales Down but Trend Is Higher
Washington, DC, Jan. 25, 2013 -- Sales of new single-family homes declined in December, although the long-term trend remains positive, according to the Commerce Department.
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CRI Publishing eBook for Carpet Retailers
Dalton, GA, Jan. 25, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has released its first ebook designed to help retailers better serve their customers.
Mannington Commercial Names Sheehan VP
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 25, 2013 -– Mannington Commercial has named David Sheehan vice president of the company's commercial LVT business.
Specialty Firm Conforce Closes for Retooling
Peru, IN, Jan. 25, 2013 -- Conforce USA, which makes flooring for shipping containers, has closed its doors for the second time in a year to retool its machinery, according to WFLI.com.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in December
New York, NY, Jan. 24, 2013 -- The index of U.S. leading economic indicators increased in December by the most in three months, according to the Conference Board.
Unemployment Applications at Five-Year Low
Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 330,000 in the week ended Jan. 19, according to the Labor Department.
Valencich To Keynote Designer Day Lunch
Dallas, TX, Jan. 24, 2013 -– Quick-Step’s celebrity designer partner, Erinn Valencich, was selected by Surfaces to serve as keynote speaker for the Designer Day Luncheon.
Preverco Respositioning Brand at Surfaces
Saint Augustin de Desmaures, Quebec, Jan. 24, 2013 -- Wood flooring maker Preverco said it is repositioning its brand under the slogan "Preverco, Creating Ambiance".
H.B. Fuller Joins MasterSpec Program
Aurora, IL, Jan. 24, 2013 -- ?H.B. Fuller Construction Products said it is participating in the MasterSpec and SpecAgent program with its TEC brand products.
House Prices Rise in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 23, 2013 -- House prices rose 0.6% in November, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's monthly house-price index.