Nora Rubber Products Are Now Carbon Neutral
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2019-Interface has announced that Nora rubber flooring is now included in its Carbon Neutral Floors program.
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Floor & Décor's Comparable Store Sales Rose 9.2% in 2018
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2019-Floor & Décor reported comparable store sales growth of 9.2% for 2018.
Mirage Names Derr Flooring Winner of Spirit Award
Saint-Georges, Quebec, February 22, 2019—Mirage presented its annual Spirit Award to Derr Flooring Co. at a special event held as part of the 2019 Surfaces Exhibition in Las Vegas on January 23.
AmericasMart Hosting Mid-Season Market
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2019— AmericasMart Atlanta will host a mid-season Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market.
Beaulieu's Wielsbeke Site Earns Highly Protected Risk Status
Wielsbeke, Belgium, February 22, 2019—Beaulieu Fibres International is pleased to announce the achievement of Highly Protected Risk (HPR) status for its production site in Wielsbeke, a designation that means a facility meets the highest industry standards for property protection.
Emily Morrow Home Joins CCA Global as Preferred Supplier
Dalton, GA, February 22, 2019—Emily Morrow Home (EMH) has announced its partnership with CCA Global Partners to supply hardwood to its members.
Architectural Billings Started 2019 Strong with 4.3 Point Rise
Washington, DC, February 21, 2019-The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 55.3 compared to 51.0 in December.
Multifamily Production Expected to Level Off in 2019, Says NAHB
Washington, DC, February 21, 2019-While multifamily housing starts in 2018 came very close to the sector’s 2015 peak, production levels are expected to moderate somewhat in 2019 and will stabilize in a range that that is considered normal, according to data announced by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Durable Goods Orders Rose 1.2% in December
Washington, DC, February 21, 2019—New orders for manufactured durable goods in December increased $3.0 billion or 1.2% to $254.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Existing Home Sales Fell 1.2% in January
Washington, DC, February 21, 2019—Total existing-home sales in January decreased 1.2% from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.94 million in January, according to the National Association of Realtor.