Homeowners Get Flood Insurance Relief
Washington, DC, March 14, 2014 -- The Senate approved bipartisan legislation by a 72-22 vote that would block huge increases in flood insurance premiums.
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OW Hospitality, Roger Thomas, Form Partnership
Dalton, GA, March 14, 2014 -- OW Hospitality and the Roger Thomas Collection have signed an exclusive partnership between the companies for a new line of hospitality carpets.
Retail Sales Rise in February
Washington, DC, March 13, 2014 -- U.S. retail sales rebounded in February, according to the Commerce Department.
CRI Names Joe Yarbrough President
Dalton, GA, March 13, 2014 -- Joe W. Yarbrough has been named president of the Carpet and Rug Institute, effective March 31.
Consumers Largely Positive About Housing
New York, NY, March 13, 2014 -- A new index by real estate information firm Zillow indicates that as many as 4.2 million renters would like to buy a home.
New Jobless Claims at Three Month Low
Washington, DC, March 13, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to a three-month low last week, according to the Labor Department.
All Holdings Acquires Carpet Cushions & Supplies
Elk Grove Village, IL, March 13, 2014 -- All Holdings, Inc., the parent company of All Tile, Inc., will purchase Carpet Cushions & Supplies, Inc.
QEP Names Stepp Senior VP of Sales
Boca Raton, FL, March 13, 2014 -– Q.E.P. Co. has named industry veteran Jamann Stepp senior vice president of sales.
Invista Launches Antron Search Tool
Kennesaw, GA, March 13, 2014 -– Invista is launching a new carpet search tool called Find Carpets with Antron, on the Antron brand website.
Mortgage Application Volume Drops
Washington, DC, March 12, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell 2.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis last week as interest rates rose from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.