Tallest Building in Southeast on Auction Block
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 7, 2012 -- The tallest skyscraper in the southern U.S. is going up for public auction.
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Improving Housing Markets Index Adds 29 Areas
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2012 -- The list of improving housing markets expanded by 29 metro areas in February to include a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index.
ReSource Commercial Adds Two New Members
Aurora, CO, Feb. 6, 2012 -- The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network has added two new member owners to the network.
NeoCon Marks 44th Year June 11-13
Chicago, IL, Feb. 6, 2012 -- NeoCon, North America’s largest contract furnishings trade show, returns June 11-13 to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart for its 44th year.
Forbo Flooring Names National Sales Manager
Hazleton, PA, Feb. 6, 2012 -- Forbo Flooring Systems has named Jamie Thorn national sales manager, U.S. Flooring.
GoodWeave Signs Three More U.S. Rug Firms
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2012 -- GoodWeave said that three more U.S. rug companies have joined its certification program, committing to a child-labor-free supply chain.
Jobs Report Strongest Since Last April
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2012 -- Private employers hired the most workers since last April and the nation’s unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in nearly three years, according to the Labor Department.
Analyst Updates Outlook for Four Major Firms
New York, NY, Feb. 3, 2012 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus has buy ratings on stock of Armstrong and Lumber Liquidators, and hold ratings on Mohawk and Interface.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Feb. 3, 2012 -- U.S. chain-store sales rose 3.9% last week compared to the same week last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
IVC Adds Third Shift in Dalton Plant
Dalton, GA, Feb. 3, 2012 -- This month IVC US will celebrate its first anniversary of domestic production by adding a third shift to its manufacturing line, the company said.