Unemployment Claims Fall for Second Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 29, 2012 -- Initial jobless claims fell sharply for the second straight week as the effects of Superstorm Sandy continued to fade.
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WFCA Wins Public Relations Award
Anaheim, CA, Nov. 29, 2012 -- The World Floor Covering Association received the Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate.
Horizon Forest Products Opens Charlotte Branch
Raleigh, NC, Nov. 29, 2012 -– Horizon Forest Products has opened its newest branch in Charlotte, N.C.
Covalt Floor Leveling Marks 30th Anniversary
San Juan Capistrano, CA, Nov. 29. 2012 -- Covalt Floor Leveling, a concrete floor repair and leveling company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Single-Family Home Sales Up Year Over Year
Washington, DC, Nov., 28, 2012--In October 2012, sales of new single-family homes were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 368,000, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Surfaces Early Registration Ends November 29
Irving, Texas, Nov., 28, 2012--Early registration for Surfaces 2013, the flooring industry's largest trade show, ends tomorrow at midnight.
NWFA Accepting Submissions for Contest
Chesterfield, Missouri, Nov., 28, 2012--The National Wood Flooring Association is accepting entries for its 2013 Wood Floor of the Year awards.
Daltile Extends Support of House United
Dallas, Texas, Nov., 28, 2012--Daltile recently extended its support as a tile provider for the Craftsman "House United" program.
Consumer Confidence at Multi-Year High
New York, NY, Nov. 27, 2012 -- Consumer confidence rose in November to its highest level in more than four years, according to the Conference Board.
Home Prices Rise Again in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 27, 2012 -- Home prices rose in September for the sixth month, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home-price index.