Surfaces To Offer Basic Health Screenings
Las Vegas, NV, Dec. 14, 2011 -- The Flooring Covering Industry Foundation, Hanley Wood Exhibitions and the World Floor Covering Association will sponsor health screenings at Surfaces next year.
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Mortgage Applications Rise on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week rose 4.1% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Orian Rugs Expands AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Orian Rugs has expanded its AmericasMart showroom space from 3,000 square feet to 6,500 square feet.
Carpetright Has Worst First Half as Public Firm
London, England, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Carpetright, Britain's biggest floor coverings retailer, posted the worst first-half performance in its history as a publicly traded company.
Blue Ridge Carpet Mills Closes after 43 Years
Ellijay, GA, Dec. 12, 2011 -- Blue Ridge Carpet Mills, a commercial carpet mill based in Ellijay, Georgia, has been forced to close its doors.
Anderson Floors Consolidating Brands
Anderson, SC, Dec. 13, 2011 -- Anderson Hardwood Floors, a subsidiary of Shaw Industries, said it will consolidate the company’s four brands down to two.
Home Sales Data To Be Revised Lower
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2011 -- Data on sales of existing homes from 2007 onward will be downwardly revised, the National Association of Realtors said.
NALFA Announces Lammy Award Nominees
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2011 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association has named the nominees for the 2011 Lammy Awards.
Armstrong's Rejuvenations Vinyl Named Honoree
Lancaster, PA, Dec. 13, 2011 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring’s Rejuvenations sheet vinyl was named an Honoree in Interior Design magazine’s sixth annual 2011 Best of Year Awards.
Small Business Optimism Rises in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2011 -- Small business optimism rose in November for the third straight month, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.