Housing Recovery Spurs Home Depot Sales
Atlanta, GA, May 21, 2013 -- The Home Depot reported first quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $0.83 per share, compared with net earnings of $1.0 billion, or $0.68 per share, a year ago.
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FCICA Elects New Board Members
West Bloomfield, MI, May 21, 2013 -– FCICA, the flooring contractors association, has elected three new board of directors for 2013 – 2016 term of office.
Flor Lauches Consumer Design Service
Chicago, IL, May 21, 2013 -- Flor, the carpet design squares company, has launched the Flor Possibility Studio, an interactive service designed to help customers create their own unique Flor composition.
Distributors Name Florida Tile Supplier of Year
Atlanta, GA, May 21, 2013 -- Members of the Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association recognized the one supplier who provides the most value to CTDA members and the ceramic tile and stone industry.
Armstrong Names Target Recycler of Year
Lancaster, PA, May 21, 2013 -- Armstrong World Industries named retailer Target as its 2012 Flooring Recycler of the Year.
Ceramics of Italy Releases Guide in English
Bologna, Italy, May 21, 2013 -- Ceramica Amica, the consumers’ guide produced by Ceramics of Italy, is now available in English.
Commercial Real Estate Still Faces Challenges
Washington, DC, May 20, 2013 -- Even as the economy picks up and the job market improves, the commercial real estate market faces a number of challenges, according Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors.
Economists Predict Higher Consumer Spending
Washington, DC, May 20, 2013 -- Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year, according to a survey by the National Association of Business Economics.
HomerWood Workshops Focus on Sales Skills
Titusville, PA, May 20, 2013 -- HomerWood, a hardwood brand owned by Armstrong, has launched a series of workshops created to enhance the skill set of sales teams.
Changes To Continue in Housing Market
Washington, DC, May 20, 2013 --The shape of home ownership and housing markets has changed dramatically over time and will continue to change in the face of new housing opportunities and challenges.