Home Builder Optimism Highest in Over Six Years
Washington, DC, Sept. 18, 2012 -- Home builder optimism rose in September for the fifth straight month to reach the highest level in more than six years.
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NWFA, NAFCD Partner on Conference Specials
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 18, 2012 -– The National Wood Flooring Association and North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors have partnered to offer members opportunities to attend their respective conferences.
Mohawk Announces Consumer Advertising Campaign
Dalton, GA, Sept. 18, 2012 --“Now You Can Have Your Cake and Drop It, Too…”
Quick-Step Offering Retailers Best Pricing Ever
Dallas, TX, Sept. 18, 2012 -– Quick-Step said it is offering the lowest retailer pricing in the brand’s history during its “Entertain In Style” promotion running through Nov. 30.
Bona US Opens New Regional Training Center
Aurora, CO, Sept. 18, 2012 -- Hardwood floor care and maintenance firm Bona US said it has opened a new regional training center in Manalapan, New Jersey.
Karastan Rug Featured on Renovation Program
Dalton, GA, Sept. 18, 2012 -- Karastan’s Westridge Fog rug was selected for a basement makeover on DIY Run My Renovation, the reality show where America votes online to design someone else’s home.
Greenberg Tournament Raises $140K
Manchester, NH, Sept. 17, 2012 -- The 10th Annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament hosted by CCA Global Partners raised $140,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
Earthwerks Expands Deal With Abraham Linc
Dallas, TX, Sept. 17, 2012 -- Earthwerks has signed distributor Abraham Linc to service the Maryland and Delaware area.
Roark Capital Acquires Home Service Store
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 17, 2012 -- Roark Capital Group said it has acquired The Home Service Store.
New York Area Manufacturing Weakens
Washington, DC, Sept. 17, 2012 -- Manufacturing in the New York area weakened again in September, according to the Empire State index released by the New York Fed.