Interface Names VP of Restorative Enterprise
LaGrange, GA, March 5, 2013 -- Lindsay James, a seven-year veteran of Interface Americas, has been named vice president of restorative enterprise.
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Services Sector Continues To Expand
Washington, DC, March 5, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy grew at a slightly faster pace in February and expanded for the 39th straight month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
'Buy American' Sentiment on Steady Increase
New York, NY, March 5, 2013 -- Interest in buying American products is growing among American consumers.
QEP Completes Acquisition of Homelux Distribution
Boca Raton, FL, March 5, 2013 -– Q.E.P. Co. said it has completed the acquisition of the Homelux and TileRite distribution businesses of Homelux Nenplas Ltd.
Canadian Distributor Shnier Recapitalized
Cleveland, OH, March 4, 2013 -- Private equity firm Blue Point Capital Partners said flooring distributor Shnier has been recapitalized.
Coverings Show Announces Speakers List
Alexandria, VA, March 4, 2013 -- Designer David Rockwell and Interior Design editor Cindy Allen will give a presentation at Coverings 2013 on Wednesday, May 1, in Atlanta.
Schumacher Gets FSC Certification for LEED
Milford, OH, March 4, 2013 -- Schumacher & Co. Custom Hardwood Floors has become the only flooring retailer in southwestern Ohio to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
U.S. Sets Preliminary Duties on Chinese Plywood
Washington, DC, March 1, 2013 -- The U.S. Commerce Department said it has established preliminary duties of up to 27% on imported plywood from China.
Construction Spending Falls in January
Washington, DC, March 1, 2013 -- Construction spending in the U.S.fell unexpectedly in January, according to the Commerce Department.
Consumer Sentiment Higher Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, March 1, 2013 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index rose to a final February reading of 77.6 from a final January reading of 73.8.