Mortgage Applications Decline in Latest Week
Washington, DC, May 30, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume last week slipped 1.3% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
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Centiva Awards Green Innovation Grant
Florence, AL, May 30, 2012 -- Centiva said it has awared a $3,000 Green Innovation Grant to Mason County Middle School in Maysville, Ky.
IVC Expands All Tile Distribution Agreement
Dalton, GA, May 30, 2012 -- IVC is expanding its distribution agreement with All Tile beginning in June.
Warp & Weft Names Design Contest Winners
New York, NY,? May 30, 2012 -- Warp & Weft has named the winnners of its Contemporary Creations: A Rug Design Competition for upper division Textile/Surface Design Program students at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Mohawk Unveils Pinterest Platform
Dalton, GA, May 29, 2012 -- Mohawk said it has unveiled its Pinterest platform as part of its overall marketing.
Desso Wins Sustainability Award
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, May 30, 2012 -- Carpet maker Desso said it won the 2012 Guardian Sustainable Business Award for the Waste and Recycling category for its implementation of Cradle to Cradle design in its business strategy.
Home Prices Flat in March Compared to February
New York, NY, May 29, 2012 -- U.S. house prices were unchanged in March, breaking a streak of five consecutive declines, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city composite index.
Kraus Group Sold to Canadian Investment Firm
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, May 29, 2012 -- A majority stake in carpet and flooring manufacturer Kraus Group has been sold to investment firm Hilco Canada, according to The Record.com.
Consumer Confidence Declines in May
New York, NY, May 29, 2012 -- U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in May to the lowest level in four months, according to the Conference Board.
UK's Topps Tiles Reports Lower Income
London, England, May 29, 2012 -- Topps Tiles reported a 22% decline in income but said its sales have picked up recently.