69% of Americans Will Not Travel for Christmas
Washington, DC, December 17, 2020—A recent national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that nearly two-thirds (69%) of Americans will not travel for Christmas.
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Spring High Point Market Postponed Until June
High Point, NC, December 16, 2020—The High Point Market Authority announces a date change for the upcoming Spring 2021 Market. Originally scheduled for April 17 to 21, Spring Market is postponed until June 5 to 9, 2021.
Dec. Builder Confidence Down 4 Points to 86, but Still Near Record High
Washington, DC, December 16, 2020-Ending a string of three successive months of record highs, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell four points to 86 in December, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
Somerset Forms Distribution Partnership with William M. Bird
Somerset, KY, December 4, 2020-Somerset Hardwood Flooring is pleased to announce that it has entered into a single distribution agreement with distributor William M. Bird and Co. to represent the entire branded line of Somerset Hardwood Flooring in the southern region of the U.S.
Mortgage Applications Rose 1.1% in Second Week of December
Washington, DC, December 16, 2020—Mortgage applications increased 1.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 11, 2020.
Retail Sales Decreased from October but Rose 4.1% YOY
Washington, DC, December 16, 2020-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November 2020 were $546.5 billion, a decrease of 1.1% from the previous month, but 4.1% above November 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
CARE Reports on Covid Action Plan, Recycling Rates in 2020
Dalton, GA, December 16, 2020-Carpet America Recovery Effort’s (CARE) COVID-19 Action Plan, designed to help California carpet recyclers through the difficult pandemic period, has been extended through March 31, 2021.
Mannington Names 2020 Recipients of John B. Campbell Award
Salem, NJ, December 16, 2020—Mannington Mills is pleased to announce that 14 associates from across its family of companies have been named recipients of the John B. Campbell Award.
Warmly Yours Notes Sales Uptick Amid Work-from-Home Trend
Lake Zurich, IL, December 16, 2020—According to a recent industry report, sales of floor heating during the third quarter of 2020 were largely driven by increased numbers of people working from home.
Jason Goldberg of America's Floor Source Launches TraLaMa
Columbus, OH, December 11, 2020-After years of dealing with the same challenge facing most employers in and around the construction industry-finding enough reliable tradespeople-Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of America’s Floor Source, has launched TraLaMa, The Trade Labor Marketplace.