Quick-Step Launches "Blogger Challenge"
Dallas, TX, February 10, 2017--Quick-Step challenged four design bloggers to “totally transform” one room in their home using Quick-Step flooring as one of the key design changes.
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Myers Carpet of Dalton Celebrating 60 Years of Business
Dalton, GA, February 9, 2017—In July 2017, Myers Carpet of Dalton, Georgia will be celebrating its 60th year in business.
Merchant Wholesaler Sales Rose 2.6% in December
Washington, DC, February 9, 2017—December 2016 sales of merchant wholesalers were $464.9 billion, up 2.6% from the revised November level and were up 6.8% from the December 2015 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Brintons Reports 81% Earnings Increase YOY
Atlanta, GA, February 9, 2017—Axminster carpet manufacturer Brintons Carpets Limited is reporting an 81% increase in year-over-year earnings (EBITDA) from £8.0m to £14.5m (equivalent to $9.9 million to $17.9 million at today’s exchange rate) with a margin of 16.3%.
Interface Entering Hard Surface with LVT Collection
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2017—Interface is entering the hard surface flooring category to complement its broad range of modular carpet tiles.
Shaw Announces Houzz Marketing Program for Retailers
Dalton, GA, February 8, 2017—Shaw Floors is participating in a program on Houzz to help retailers connect with the more than 40 million people who use Houzz every month to renovate and design their homes from start to finish.
T.M. Nuckols Named EVP of Dixie Residential
Dalton, GA, February 8, 2017—Dixie Group is pleased to announce that Thomas Martin (T.M.) Nuckols, Jr. joined The Dixie Group on February 6 as executive vice president of Dixie Residential and will be located at the corporate offices in Dalton, Georgia.
Home Prices Rose 7.2% YOY in December, Says CoreLogic
Irvine, CA, February 7, 2017—Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 7.2% in December 2016 compared with December 2015 and increased month over month by 0.8% in December 2016 compared with November 2016, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in December
Washington, DC, February 7, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $44.3 billion in December, down $1.5 billion from $45.7 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, announced through the Department of Commerce.
December's Rate of Job Openings Held Steady at 5.5 Million
Washington, DC, February 7, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.5 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.