House Price Increases Slows in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 23, 2014 -- U.S. house prices rose 0.1% in November from October, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said.
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Jobless Claims Tick Up Last Week
Washington, DC, Jan. 23, 2014 -- Initial claims for state unemployment benefits last week edged up 1,000 to 326,000 from the week before, according to the Labor Department.
Absolute Flooring Joins Fuse Alliance
Aurora, CO, Jan. 23, 2014 -- Fuse Alliance said that Absolute Commercial Flooring of Minneapolis is its newest member.
Engineered Floors Offering 'Tour' of New Plant
Dalton, GA, Jan. 22, 2014 -- Engineered Floors and Dream Weaver Carpet are detailing the next phases of their growth at this year’s International Surface Event.
J+J Names Business Development Director
Dalton, GA, Jan. 22, 2014 -- Ginger Gilbert has joined J+J Flooring Group as director of business development for the corporate and hospitality segments.
Mortgage Application Volume Increases
Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume rose 4.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Dixie Group Expands Board of Directors
Chattanooga, TN, Jan. 22, 2014 -- The Dixie Group said it has appointed Michael L. Owens to the board of directors.
Mullican Brings More Production to U.S.
Johnson City, TN, Jan. 21, 2014 -- Hardwood firm Mullican Flooring is moving production of its engineered RidgeCrest Collection to the U.S. from Asia.
Vinyl Equipment Damaged in Armstrong Fire
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 21, 2014 -- A fire caused $250,000 damage at the Armstrong World Industries' Lancaster floor plant on Monday.
Lexmark Names Horn Director of Marketing
Dalton, GA, Jan. 21, 2014 -- Lexmark Carpet said it has named Tammy Horn director of marketing.