Forbo To Sell Direct in Pacific Northwest
Hazleton, PA, Feb. 15, 2013 -- Forbo Flooring Systems said it will begin selling directly to flooring dealers in the Pacific Northwest by April 1.
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Consumer Sentiment Rises in Early February
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 15, 2013 -- Results of the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment survey improved to a preliminary February reading of 76.3, the highest level since November, from a final January reading of 73.8.
Manufacturing Improves in New York Area
New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2013 -- The February Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that conditions for New York manufacturers improved for the first time since last summer.
Mohawk Extends 'Decorate for the Cure' Program
Dalton, GA, Feb. 15, 2013 -- Mohawk is extending its Decorate for the Cure fundraising program through 2014.
Legacy Group Newest Fuse Alliance Member
Aurora, CO, Feb. 15, 2013 -- Legacy Group of Renton, Washington is the newest member of The Fuse Alliance.
Surfaces Recycling Effort Doubles Collections
Dallas, TX, Feb. 15, 2013 -- For the second year, the Surfaces trade show partnered with Mountain Re-Source Center and Tile Partners for Humanity on a recycling initiative focused on post-show product donations.
Foreclosure Starts Plunge in January
Irvine, CA, Feb. 14, 2013 -- The number of U.S. homes beginning the foreclosure process declined January to a level not seen since the peak of the housing boom, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Again
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, according to the Labor Department.
Legislators Hope To Soften Downpayment Rule
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2013 -- Realtors and mortgage bankers hope to get a break from Washington regarding the potential imposition of strict minimum downpayment rules.
Lane Sales To Distribute Provenza Products
Holbrook, NY, Feb. 14, 2013 -- Lane Sales has been named the exclusive distributor for Provenza Wood Flooring in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.