Washington State Flooring Industry Gathers
Lynwood, WA, March 9, 2012 -- The Washington State Floor Covering Association held a market at the Lynwood Convention Center on Feb. 29 for dealers, designers, installers, builders and inspectors.
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Wholesale Inventores Rise in January
Washington, DC, March 9, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose 0.4% in January, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Bolyu Carpet Tile Backing Gets NSF Platinum
Adairsville, GA, March 8, 2012 -- Bolyu, the commercial specified brand of the Beaulieu Group, said it has received NSF 140 platinum certification for its carpet tile backing system, Nexterra.
Dixie Reports First Annual Profit Since 2008
Chattanooga, TN, March 8, 2012 -- The Dixie Group said that 2011 was its first profitable year since the downturn began in 2008.
Fewer Planned Layoffs Announced in February
Chicago, IL, March 8, 2012 -- Employers announced layoffs totaling 51,728 during February, down 3.3% from January levels, according to global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
USGBC, Home Depot Form Green Database
Atlanta, GA, March 8, 2012 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and Home Depot have launched an online green home products database, leed.homedepot.com.
Fifteen Year Mortgage Rate Hits Record Low
Washington, DC, March 8, 2012 -- The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low of 3.13% this week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates.
Initial Unemployment Applications Edge Higher
Washington, DC, March 8, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but they remained in a range usually associated with better labor-market conditions.
Empire Today Expands into Kansas City
Northlake, IL, March 8, 2012 -- Empire Today has expanded into the Kansas City area.
Shaw Rolls Out Ad Studio for Dealers
Dalton, GA, March 8, 2012 -– Shaw recently introduced Shaw Ad Studio, an online dealer resource that offers customized print ads, banners, and store signage, as well as access to media buying specialists.