Airbase Opens New Dover, Delaware Location
Dover, DE, April 28, 2015—Airbase Carpet & Tile Mart—an 11-store chain with stores in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and South Carolina—has opened a new location in Dover, Delaware.
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Starnet Announces New Board of Director Members and Board Officers
Darien, CT, April 28, 2015—Four new members have joined the Starnet board of directors, and four new board officers have been elected, including the organization’s first female chairperson, Cheryl Acierno.
Mohawk Receives Greenie Award From Coosa River Basin Initiative
Calhoun, GA, April 27, 2015—Mohawk Industries has received the inaugural Sustainability Greenie Award from the Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI).
Philadelphia Floor Store Offers Free Sessions on Ultraviolet Cure System
Conshohocken, PA, April 28, 2015—Philadelphia Floor Store will offer two complimentary training sessions on the HID Ultraviolet Floor Cure System on Thursday, May 7th at the their showroom in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Houzz Q1 Renovation Barometer Indicates Increased Confidence
Palo Alto, CA, April 27, 2015—Houzz released its Q1 2015 Renovation Barometer, which indicates positive sentiment among its architecture, interior design, landscape design and home improvement community.
Michael Halebian & Co. Receives Kahrs Distributor Award
Carlstadt, NJ, April 27, 2015—Flooring distributor Michael Halebian & Co., Inc. has received the Kahrs Distributor of the Year award for 2014.
U.S. Population Moving Westward, Taking Corporations With It
New York, NY, April 27, 2015—Cities in the West and Southwest are experiencing economic growth exceeding records set before the financial crisis, reports Bloomberg Business.
Home Depot To Stop Selling Vinyl Flooring with Ortho-Phthalates
Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2015—Facing pressure from consumer groups, Home Depot says it will discontinue use of a potentially harmful chemical in its vinyl flooring by the end of the year, reports the New York Times.
Durable Good Orders Up 4%, Led By Demand in Transportation
Washington, DC, April 24, 2015—Orders for durable goods rose 4% in March, after falling 1.4% in February, according to the Commerce Department. This is the largest increase in eight months.
White Oak Acquires Mountain Rug Mills & Spinning Wheel Rugs
Wichita, KS, April 24, 2015—White Oak Custom Carpet has acquired Mountain Rug Mills and Spinning Wheel Rugs based in Hendersonville, North Carolina.