Rick Meyer, Founder of Carpetland USA, Dies
Chicago, IL, September 26, 2016—Ulrich Emil "Rick" Meyer, founder of Carpetland USA, died September 16 at the age of 91, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Nourison Announces Emma O'Keefe as Art Director
Saddle Brook, NJ, September 26, 2016—Nourison has announced the hiring of Emma O’Keefe as the art director, reporting to Giovanni Marra, director of marketing & digital strategy.
Harold Chapman Announces Retirement from Bonitz
Columbia, SC, September 23, 2016—Harold Chapman, president and CEO of Bonitz, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, will be retiring from the company effective at the end of the current year.
Mohawk Completes Due Diligence to Acquire Emilceramica
Modena, IT, September 23, 2016—Mohawk has completed due diligence to acquire Emilceramica, according to the Italian newspaper Gazzetta di Modena.
Home Prices Rose 0.5% in July, Says FHFA
Washington, DC, September 23, 2016—U.S. house prices rose in July, up 0.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency monthly House Price Index.
Jaipur Living Introduces Artisan Row Online Marketplace
Atlanta, GA, September 23, 2016—In a continuing effort to bring dignity back to artisanal craft, Jaipur Living unveils Artisan Row by Jaipur Living, an online marketplace showcasing over 800 one-of-a-kind and limited edition luxury rugs at exceptional val
Crossville-Sponsored Vignette Wins 1st in ASID IL Design Awards
Crossville, Tennessee, September 23, 2016—The “Spa Lobby” vignette designed by Healing Environments and sponsored by Crossville won first place in the "Contract Project by a Small Firm” category at the 2016 ASID Illinois Design Excellence Awards.
14th Annual Alan Greenberg Golf Tournament Raises $140K for FCIF
Manchester, NH, September 22, 2016—The 14th Annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament hosted by CCA Global Partners took place on September 21 at Barnsley Gardens Resort in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Architecture Billings Index Posts a Decline for August
Washington, DC, September 22, 2016— The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the August Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was 49.7, down from the mark of 51.5 in the previous month.
Existing-Home Sales Fell 0.9% in August, Following July Decline
Washington, DC, September 22, 2016— Total existing-home sales declined 0.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.33 million in August from a downwardly revised 5.38 million in July, according to the National Association of Realtors.