Mohawk's Momentum Roadshow Kick Off Today in Dallas
Calhoun, GA, January 25, 2021-Mohawk’s Momentum Roadshow kicks off today in Dallas, Texas, where 600 customers are expected.
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Starnet Grows to 325 Member Locations, $3.5 Billion in Gross Sales
Atlanta, GA, January 25, 2021—At its recent board of directors meeting in Atlanta, Starnet announced that it now spans 325+ Starnet member locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Mohawk Commercial Announces Soft Surface Price Increase
Calhoun, GA, January 25, 2021-Mohawk Commercial will raise prices up to 8% on all commercial soft surface categories including carpet tile, tufted broadloom and woven broadloom.
Kevin Rausch Named Chief Design and Technology Officer for HMTX
Norwalk, CT, January 25, 2021-Harlan Stone, CEO of HMTX Industries, announced the expansion of his executive team by hiring Kevin Rausch as the new chief design and technology officer.
Floor Coverings International Ranks 201 on Entrepreneur's '21 Franchise 500
Atlanta, GA, January 25, 2021—Floor Coverings International has been ranked 201 on Entrepreneur’s 2021 Franchise 500 Rank.
Existing-Home Sales Reached 14-Year High in 2020, Rose 0.7% in Dec.
Washington, DC, January 22, 2021—Existing-home sales rose in December, with home sales in 2020 reaching their highest level since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors.
NWFA Releases 2021 Hands-On Training Schedule
Saint Louis, MO, January 22, 2021—The National Wood Flooring Association has released its 2021 Hands-On Training Calendar.
Two Classen Collections Earn NALFA Certification
Washington, DC, January 22, 2020—The North American Laminate Flooring Association announced that Classen International’s new Landmark and Inspirations collections are now NALFA Certified.
Vietnam Taking Steps to Avoid Tariffs from U.S.
Sterling, VA, January 22, 2021—To avoid the threat of punitive U.S. tariffs—due to allegations that Vietnam is importing illegal timber—Vietnam has promised to strengthen regulations and to buy more American lumber, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Housing Starts Rose 5.8% in December
Washington, DC, January 21, 2021—Privately-owned housing starts in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,669,000, 5.8% above the revised November estimate of 1,578,000 and 5.2% above the December 2019 rate of 1,587,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.