Housing Starts Surge to Four-Year High
Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2012 -- New home construction rose by 15% in September to an annual rate of 872,000, the highest level in more than four years, according to the Commerce Department.
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Invista To Boost Antron Lumena Production
Kennesaw, GA, Oct. 17, 2012 -- – Invista said it will invest $20 million across its North American manufacturing facilities.
Decorating Firm Buys Einstein Moomjy Name
Rochelle Park, NJ, Oct. 17, 2012 -- The Einstein Moomjy name will get new life with a Rochelle Park home decorating showroom, according to NorthJersey.com.
Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise
Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, although demand for purchase loans hit their highest level since June.
Beaulieu Promotion Wins Award
Dalton, GA, Oct. 17, 2012 -- Beaulieu's promotional program called "No Excuses" with Floor To Ceiling received special recognition from the group at the recent Preferred Brands Mid-Summer Members Convention.
Carpetright Sales Edge Higher
London, England, Oct. 17, 2012 -- Carpetright posted a small rise in second quarter sales at its core UK business, the company reported.
Builder Confidence Hits Six-Year High
Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2012 -- Home builder confidence in October edged higher to the best reading in more than six years, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index.
OW Hospitality To Open London Showplace
London, England, Oct. 16, 2012 -- OW Hospitality will celebrate the grand opening of its new showplace in Queens Park on Nov. 8.
Former Southwest CEO To Keynote NWFA Expo
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 16, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Howard Putnum, former CEO of Southwest Airlines, will be the keynote speaker at its 2013 Wood Flooring Expo.
Registration Open for Washington Flooring Show
Lynwood, WA, Oct. 16, 2012 -- Vendor registration is now open for the Market, the largest floor covering trade show in the Northwest.