Existing-Home Sales Flat in August
Washington, DC, September 20, 2018—Total existing-home sales did not change from July and remained at a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.34 million in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Interface Recognized as Clean Water Hero by GA Water Coalition
Atlanta, GA, September 20, 2018--The Georgia Water Coalition has recognized Interface as a Clean Water Hero in its 2018 Clean 13 Report.
Hotel Occupancy Fell in July, Partially Due to Declines in CH Visitors
Newton, MA, September 20, 2018-Occupancy for the United States hotel industry declined in July, according to Hotel Management; this marks the first decrease in the past 12 months (-0.2% to 73.6%), fueled by a 1.9% decrease in demand.
Bill Rogers, Founder of Bonitz, Dies
Columbia, SC, September 20, 2018—Bill Rogers, founder of Bonitz, has died at the age of 93.
Coverings Installation & Design Awards Now Accepting Entries
Arlington, VA, September 20, 2018-Coverings has announced that the competition for its 2019 Coverings Installation & Design Awards (CID) is now open.
Mohawk Supports Susan G. Komen for 17th Year
Calhoun, GA August 20, 2018—Mohawk continues its fight against breast cancer with its support of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk by donating more than 7,000 SmartCushion pads to comfort this year’s walkers and crew members.
Registration Open for Southeast Flooring Market
Atlanta, GA, September 20, 2018-Registration is now open for the Southeast Flooring Market.
Fabrice Barthélemy Named Interim CEO of Tarkett Group
Paris La Defense, France, September 18, 2018-Tarkett's supervisory board has appointed Fabrice Barthélemy as interim group CEO, replacing Glen Morrison, as of the September 18.
Housing Starts Rose 9.4% YOY in August
Washington, DC, September 19, 2018—Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,282,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 9.2% above the revised July estimate of 1,174,000 and 9.4% above the August 2017 rate of 1,172,000.
Chilewich | Sultan Names Sandra Sill Ing SVP of Contract Sales
New York, NY, September 19, 2018—Chilewich | Sultan is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Sill IIng as senior vice president of contract sales.