Jobless Claims Tick Higher Last Week
Washington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits last week rose to a seasonally adjusted 354,000, according to the Labor Department.
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CAP Carpet Designs New Retailing Strategy
Wichita, KS, May 29, 2013 – CAP Carpet has rolled out what it calls The Floor Project, a new way of selling floorcovering at retail.
Cobble Tufting Equipment Maker Sold
Chattanooga, TN, May 29, 2013 -- The family-owned Cobble tufting equipment manufacturer has been sold to Michel Van de Wiele NV of Marke, Belgium, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press
Hillary Clinton To Give Greenbuild Keynote
Washington, DC, May 29, 2013 -– Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give the opening keynote address the 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
IICRC, Floor Safety Institute, in Partnership
Vancouver, WA, May 29, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Floor Safety Institute.
Karndean Names Mellow VP of Marketing
Export, PA, May 29, 2013 -- Karndean Designflooring has named Emil Mellow vice president of marketing for the U.S.
Armstrong Commercial Products Win ADEX Awards
Lancaster, PA, May 29, 2013 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won Awards for Design Excellence its Striations BioBased Tile and Raffia premium vinyl composition tile.
Mortgage Applications Down as Rates Rise
Washington, DC, May 29, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 9% from the prior week as refinance applications fell for a third consecutive week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Topps Tiles Cutting Costs After Sales Decline
London, England, May 29, 2013 -- Tile and wood flooring chain Topps Tiles today said it was cutting costs in response to falling sales.
House Prices Continue Upward Trend
Washington, DC, May 28, 2013 -- House prices rose 10.9% in March compared with a year ago, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index.