Consumer Confidence Improves in January
New York, NY, Jan. 28, 2014 -- Consumer confidence increased in January, the Conference Board said.
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Tile Shop Investigation Affirms Allegations
Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 28, 2014 -- The brother-in-law of Tile Shop Holdings CEO Robert Rucker has been fired after allegations that he had an improper relationship with vendors.
Quick-Step Entering Hardwood Business
Dallas, TX, Jan. 28, 2014 -- Laminate firm Quick-Step is getting into the engineered hardwood flooring business by launching "Q-Wood" at Surfaces this week.
Durable Goods Orders Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Jan. 28, 2014 -- Orders for durable goods declined unexpectedly in December, according to the Commerce Department.
New Home Sales in 2013 Highest in Five Years
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2014 -- Sales of new single-family homes declined in December, but final sales in 2013 were at the highest level in five years, according to the Commerce Department.
IVC US Signs Distributor Denver Hardwood
Dalton, GA, Jan. 27, 2014 -- IVC US has signed a distribution agreement with Denver Hardwood to distribute its Moduleo luxury vinyl tile and plank.
Armstrong VCT Wins Good Design Award
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 27, 2014 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring said its Raffia vinyl composition tile took home top honors in the 2013 Good Design Awards.
Third Lawsuit Filed Against Lumber Liquidators
Newport News, VA, Jan. 24, 2014 -- A third federal class action suit over alleged violation of the Lacey Act and other problems has been filed against Lumber Liquidators, this time in the U.S. District Court for Virginia.
Remodeling Activity Stays High at End of 2013
Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 2014 -- The National Association of Home Builders said its Remodeling Market Index held steady at 57 in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Flooring America/Canada Rebrands Meeting
Phoenix, AZ, Jan. 24, 2014 -- Flooring America/Flooring Canada kicked off its rebranded bi-annual meeting Thursday, now called "conneXtion."