Couristan Names Andolino VP Broadloom Sales
Fort Lee, NJ, Jan. 23, 2013 -– Carpet and rug maker Couristan has named Len Andolino vice president of broadloom sales.
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Mortgage Application Volume Rises Again
Washington, DC, Jan. 23, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week for the third week in a row, as demand for refinancings strengthened, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Beaulieu Starts Year with Winter Markets
Dalton, GA, Jan. 23, 2013 -- Beaulieu of America, the third largest carpet producer in the nation, began 2013 with regional markets in Dallas and Atlanta.
Unilin, Mohawk Raising Solid Hardwood Prices
Dallas, TX, Jan. 22, 2013 – Unilin and Mohawk are raising prices up to 10% on solid hardwood in the Columbia, Century and Mohawk lines.
December Home Sales Up Nearly 13% Over 2012
Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2013 -- Home resales declined 1% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.94 million, the National Association of Realtors said.
Centiva Names Young Vice President of Sales
Florence, AL, Jan. 22, 2013 -- Centiva has promoted Doug Young to vice president of sales.
Dalton Carpet One Wins WFCA Gold Award
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 22, 2013 -- The World Floor Covering Association named Dalton Carpet One Floor & Homethe annual winner of the Gold Standard Award for excellence in retailing.
Omnova Solutions Swings to Profit Despite Sales
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 22, 2013 -- Omnova Solutions reported net income for the fourth quarter was $700,000, or $0.01 per share compared to a loss of $10.4 million, or $0.23 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Elbert Shaw Dies at Age 91
Dalton, GA, Jan. 22, 2013 -- Elbert G. Shaw, Jr., 91, died on Sunday, Jan. 20.
HGTV Stars To Emcee NWFA Awards Lunch
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 22, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Anthony Carino and John Colaneri, stars of HGTV’s Cousins on Call and Kitchen Cousins, will emcee the awards luncheon during the NWFA’s 2013 Wood Flooring Expo.