Raskin Industries Wins Adex Awards
Boca Raton, FL, May 14, 2013 -- Luxury vinyl tile supplier Raskin Industries was recently honored with a pair of ADEX awards.
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Housing Affordability Still Near Historic Highs
Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- Nationwide housing affordability held near historic highs in this year’s first quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.
Business Inventories Unchanged in March
Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- Business inventories were unchanged in March for a second straight month, according to the Commerce Department.
Import Prices Fall as Oil Drops
Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- In another sign that inflation will remain tame, import prices fell in April due to a drop in oil costs, according to the Labor Department.
Bentley Prince Street Changes Name to 'Bentley'
Los Angeles, CA, May 13, 2013 –- Bentley Prince Street has changed its name to Bentley, reflecting a comprehensive new branding strategy that includes returning to its original name.
Home Prices Continue To Rise in First Quarter
Washington, DC, May 13, 2013 -- Metropolitan area median home prices continued to rise in the first quarter, with the national gain showing the best year-over-year performance in over seven years.
Retail Sales in April Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, May 13, 2013 -- U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose 0.1% in April, according to the Commerce Department.
CFI Installation Convention Set Aug. 22-24
Kansas City, MO, May 13, 2013 -- The CFI Flooring Installation Convention will be held Aug. 22-24 in Baltimore.
B Carpet Using New Manufacturing Process
Dalton, GA, May 13, 2013 -- Commercial carpet maker B Carpet said it is using a new eight-color manufacturing process called Octacia.
Engineered Floors Eyes Millions in Tax Incentives
Calhoun, GA, May 10, 2013 -- Engineered Floors, which has announced plans to expand its carpet manufacturing operations in North Georgia, is in line to get more than $100 million in state tax incentives.