Mortgage Application Volume Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume jumped 45% last week, though interest rates remained the same or increased, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Interface Changing Ticker Symbol to 'TILE'
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 15, 2013 -- Carpet tile maker Interface said it will change its stock ticker symbol listed on Nasdaq to "TILE" from "IFSIA."
December Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2013 -- Retail sales rose more than expected in December, the Commerce Department said.
NC Wood Flooring Firm Expanding Production
Mocksville, NC, Jan. 15, 2013 -- National Flooring Distributors of Louisville is expanding production at its Mocksville plant, according to the Winston Salem Journal.
Hiring Expands in Construction Sector
New York, NY, Jan. 15, 2013 -- More construction companies are planning to hire this year than shed employees, according to a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Atlanta Rug Show Presents Annual Awards
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 15, 2013 -- AmericasMart Atlanta presented America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards at the annual winter rug market.
Builder Lennar Says Quarterly Profts Quadrupled
Miami, FL, Jan. 15, 2013 -- Home builder Lennar reported that its fourth quarter net income quadrupled to $124.3 million.
Empire Manufacturing Index Declines in January
New York, NY, Jan. 15, 2013 -- The Empire Manufacturing worsened unexpectedly in January, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.
Interior Specialists CEO Ken Treaster Dies
San Clemente, CA, Jan. 15, 2013 -- Ken Treaster, president and CEO of Interior Specialists in Orange County, California, died recently.
Interface Using Discarded Nets as Nylon Source
London, England, Jan. 15, 2013 -- Global carpet tile manufacturer Interface and conservation charity the Zoological Society of London said they have completed a pilot project to recycle fishing nets in impoverished communities