ReSource Network Adds Cintas as Provider
Aurora, CO, March 15, 2012 -- The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network said it has added Cintas Corporation as a Preferred Service Provider.
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Anderson To Open Concept Store in China
Anderson, SC, March 14, 2012 -- Anderson Hardwood Floors said it is opening a retail concept store in Shanghai, China to introduce American made wood flooring styles to the Chinese consumer.
Chinese Firm Licenses Valinge Technology
Viken, Sweden, March 14, 2012 -- The Chinese wood flooring producer Anhui Suzhou Dongda Wood Co., Ltd. has signed a license for use of Välinge's mechanical locking systems, Valinge said.
Home Listings Down from a Year Ago
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- The number of U.S. home listings has fallen substantially from a year ago and asking prices are higher, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Alliance Flooring Presents Annual Awards
Chattanooga, TN, March 14, 2012 -- Alliance Flooring recently held its 15th annual awards program.
Carpet Industry Leaders Meet With Legislators
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- On Wednesday and Thursday, March 7-8, a group representing the carpet industry and the North Georgia business community traveled to Washington DC for CRI's annual Hill Visits and Legislative reception.
Fed Offers Little Indication of More Easing
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- The Federal Reserve on Tuesday gave little indication that it might change course regarding additional monetary easing.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week fell 2.4% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
MWI Enterprises Owners Win Design Award
Boston, MA, March 14, 2012 -- Wayne and Michelle Southworth, owners of MWI Enterprises, Inc./Fiber-Shield of Boston, were one of the 2012 honorees of the Excellence in Design Awards.
Retail Sales Surge in February
Washington, DC, March 13, 2012 -- The Commerce Department said Tuesday that retail sales increased 1.1% last month, the biggest gain since September.