Homeownership Rate Fell to 64.5% in 2014, Says JCHS
Cambridge, MA, June 24, 2015—The fledgling U.S. housing recovery lost momentum last year, according to a report released by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
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Nourison President Presented with American Heritage Award
New York NY, June 24, 2015—The National Home Furnishings Industry Anti-Defamation League presented Nourison president Alex Peykar with the American Heritage Award at its Annual Awards Tribute on June 18, reports Furniture Today.
Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores Launches Concept For Independent Retailers
Hoffman Estates, Il, June 24, 2015—Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores is offering a new store-with-in-a-store program that allows independent home category store owners to expand their product lines.
New Committee To Promote Starnet To Interior Designers and End-Users
Darien, CT, June 24, 2015—Starnet has formed a new specifier and business development committee to develop standards and strategies for promoting Starnet members and Starnet vendor partners to the interior design and end-user communities.
M S International Opens New Distribution Center to Serve Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN, June 24, 2015--M S International is opening a new distribution center in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Flooring Canada Adds Three New Member Stores
Manchester, NH, June 24, 2015—Flooring America and Flooring Canada have announced the growth of its Canadian membership with the addition of three new member stores: Mikes’ Carpet & Flooring, Grand Forks Flooring and Brant Flooring Canada.
Omnova Solutions Announces New Global VP
Beachwood, OH, June 24, 2015—Mark Chrisman has joined Omnova Solutions as global vice president, sales and commercial excellence of its performance chemicals business unit.
Bostik-Branded Plane Will Promote Brand Awareness
Wauwatosa, WI, June 24, 2015—Bostik has announced the debut of the Bostik-branded Boeing 737-800, which will begin promoting Bostik brand awareness, flying four times per day to 47 destinations across 20 countries.
New Single-Family Home Sales Up 2.2% in May
Washington, DC, June 23, 2015—Sales of new single-family houses rose 2.2% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 546,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Orders for Durable Goods Down Again
Washington, DC, June 23, 2015—New orders for durable goods fell 1.8% in May, according to the Commerce Department. This marks the third drop in four months and comes on the heels of April’s revised 1.5% decline.