CRI Members Can Again Meet With Representatives
Dalton, GA, Jan. 11, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute is once again offering members the chance to meet with their elected representatives in Washington.
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.
Anthony Minite Steps Down as CEO of BPS
City of Industry, CA, Jan. 9, 2013--Bentley Prince Street and Dominus Capital announced that Anthony Minite stepped down as president and CEO of Bentley Prince Street, after 21 years with the company.
Tile Organizations Form Installers Alliance
Jackson, MS, Jan. 10, 2013 -- The leading organizations that represent tile installers have created the Tile Industry Installers Alliance to develop a new certification program to be embraced by the entire tile industry.
Interface Names Cogan to Board of Directors
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 10, 2013 -- Interface has named Andrew Cogan to its board of directors.
Housing Affordability in 2012 Likely Hit Record
Washington, DC, Jan. 10, 2013 -- Housing affordability was probably the highest ever last year due to low prices and interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Higher
Washington, DC, Jan. 10, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits increased by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 371,000 last week, the Labor Department said.
Shaw Living Residential Now Part of Tuftex
Dalton, GA, Jan. 10, 2013 -- The residential portion of rug specialist Shaw Living is being realigned under the Tuftex–Carpets of California division.
M.P. Global Gets Patents for Underlayment
Norfolk, NE, Jan. 10, 2013 -- MP Global Products said that U.S. patents have been awarded to Alan B. Collison and Chad A. Collison, president and vice president, respectively.
Small Business Optimism Ticks Higher
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2013 -- Small business optimism edged higher in December but was the second-worst reading since March 2010, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Mortgage Application Volume Surges
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week rose 11.7%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.