Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
Washington, DC, October 29, 2019—The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 1.5% to 108.7 in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Home Prices Rose 3.2% in August, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, October 29, 2019-Home prices recorded a 3.2% annual gain in August, up from 3.1% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
NeoCon 2020 to Debut New Partnerships & Programs
Chicago, IL, October 29, 2019—The 52nd edition of NeoCon, taking place June 8 to 10, 2020 at the Mart in Chicago, will introduce new partnerships, programs, and experiences that address broader currents of design and reach expanded audiences.
Celeste Gilbert Named VP of Sales for Mosa USA
New York, NY, October 29, 2019—The U.S. office of Mosa, a Dutch porcelain tile manufacturer, has named Celeste Gilbert vice president of sales, USA.
Pharr CEO Wins Spirit of the Carolinas Award
McAdenville, NC, October 28, 2019—Pharr president and CEO Bill Carstarphen received the Spirit of the Carolinas Award as well as The Order of the Long Leaf Pine from the state of North Carolina during the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual Salute to Business & Manufacturing.
Creative Touch Named a Best Booth Winner at High Point Market
High Point, NC October 28, 2019-International Market Centers named area rug firm Creative Touch as one of the five Best Booth winners at the fall 2019 High Point Market, reports Furniture Today.
Mohawk Reports Decline in Earnings for Q3 & First Nine Months
Calhoun, GA, October 25, 2019-Mohawk has announced year over year (YOY) net earnings decline of 31.5% for Q3 2019. Net sales for the quarter fell 1.0% YOY.
Consumer Sentiment Closes October Up 2.5%
Ann Arbor, MI, October 25, 2019—Consumer sentiment rose 2.5% to 95.5 in October, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Interface Grew Sales and Earnings in Q3
Atlanta, GA, October 25, 2019-Interface has reported a Q3 net sales increase of 9% year over year (YOY).
Domotex USA Partnering with ASID for Education Programming
Chicago, IL, October 25, 2019—Hannover Fairs USA, the organizer of Domotex USA, has announced that the American Society of Interior Designers has entered into a partnership with HFUSA to develop and host six continuing education unit educational sessions during the second annual Domotex USA trade show.