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Allegiance Floors Wins Contractor Award

San Antonio, TX, Nov. 15, 2012 -- San Antonio-based Allegiance Floors has recently been recognized as the “Specialty Contractor of the Year” by the San Antonio chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.

Mortgage Applications Rise After Storm

Mortgage Applications Rise After Storm

Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week, recovering from superstorm Sandy as well as responding to lower interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Retail Sales Decline in October

Retail Sales Decline in October

Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Retail sales in the U.S. declined in October for the first time in four months, according to the Commerce Department.

Registration Opens for Surfaces Show

Registration Opens for Surfaces Show

Dallas, TX, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Registration has opened for next year's Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas trade show in Las Vegas Jan. 29-31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Armstrong Products on 'This Old House' List

Armstrong Products on 'This Old House' List

Lancaster, PA, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Armstrong's Alterna Groutable Premium Tile and Performance Plus hardwood were named as two of the 100 Best New Home Products of 2012 by This Old House.

Karastan Expanding AmericasMart Showroom

Karastan Expanding AmericasMart Showroom

Atlanta, GA, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Karastan said it will expand and remodel its AmericasMart flagship showroom to showcase a broader product mix in preparation for the Jan. 10-13 Atlanta International Area Rug Market.