Retail Sales Edge Higher in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Retail sales edged higher in January, held back as payroll tax increases and higher gasoline prices limited spending, according to the Commerce Department.
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Finkell Elected Chairman of Hardwood Federation
Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Don Finkell, who recently announced his retirement from Shaw Industries, has been unanimously elected chairman of the board of the Washington, DC-based Hardwood Federation.
Holt Returns to Mohawk as Senior Vice President
Marietta, GA, Feb. 13, 2013 -- David Holt has returned to Mohawk as the company's new senior vice president of sales, for the builder/multifamily market.
Dream Weaver Carpet Raising Prices in March
Chatsworth, GA, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Dream Weaver Carpet said it will raise prices from 5% to 8% on all products effective with orders on March 3.
Cintas Certified by Floor Safety Institute
Cincinnati, OH, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Cintas Corporation said its tile and carpet deep cleaning service received certification from the National Floor Safety Institute as a “high traction” service.
Mullican Lauches Gold Dealer Program
Johnson City, TN, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Mullican Flooring is launching its Gold Dealer Program at selected retail stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Mortgage Applications Down on Higher Rates
Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume slipped 5.2% last week as some interest rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Median Home Prices Rise Most in Seven Years
Washington, DC, Feb. 12, 2013 -- A growing number of metropolitan areas had higher median home prices in the fourth quarter, with the national price showing the strongest year-over-year increase in seven years.
Shaw To Raise Carpet Prices in March
Dalton, GA, Feb. 12, 2013 -- Shaw Industries is raising its carpet prices 3% to 5% effective with orders on March 11, according to a customer letter.
Armstrong's Striations Wins Good Design Award
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 12, 2013 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won a 2012 Good Design Award for its Striations BioBased Tile.