Shaw Wins 2024 Apex Award from Training Magazine
Dalton, GA, February 28, 2024—Shaw has been named a 2024 Training Apex Award winner by Training magazine.
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Jeff Lorberbaum Receives Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope
Calhoun, GA, February 28, 2024—On February 26, City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, honored Jeff Lorberbaum along with Kevin Campbell, president of Moen Americas, and Tom Koos, president and CEO of PrimeSource Brands with the Spirit of Life Award.
CFI Launches Chapter Groups in Three States
Dalton, GA, February 27, 2024—The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) is launching chapter groups in several states, marking a strategic expansion to enhance collaboration, education, and networking opportunities within the flooring community.
Tarkett Expands QuickShip Program
Solon, OH, February 28, 2024—Tarkett is making more of its commercial product catalogue available for fast delivery through its updated QuickShip program.
Mortgage Applications Declined 5.6% in Week Ending February 23
Washington, DC, February 28, 2024—Mortgage applications decreased 5.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 23, 2024.
Interface Sales Declined 2.8% in 2023, Income Up Significantly
Atlanta, GA, February 27, 2024-Interface reported Q4 2023 net sales of $325.1 million, down 3.1% year-over-year form Q4 2022’s $335.6 million.
Home Prices Made a 5.5% Gain in December, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, February 27, 2024—Home prices made a 5.5% annual gain in December, up from a 5.0% rise in the previous month, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
Orders for Durable Goods Declined 6.1% in January
Washington, DC, February 27, 2024—New orders for manufactured durable goods in January, down three of the last four months, decreased $18.0 billion or 6.1% to $276.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Gammonley to Retire from NAFCD Leadership in June
Chicago, IL, February 27, 2024—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has announced that after more than ten years of service, Kevin Gammonley will be retiring from the association effective June 30.
KBIS Underway Now in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, February 27, 2024-The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s KBIS event is underway now at the Las Vegas Convention Center, running through February 29.