Kristin Prudhomme Named President of Empire for Business
Northlake, IL, August 28, 2024—Empire Today has announced the appointment of Kristin Prudhomme as president of Empire for Business, the company’s B2B arm.
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Number of Single-Family Home Bathrooms Increasing Slightly
Washington, DC, August 28, 2024—A majority of single-family homes started in 2023 continued to have two full bathrooms, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Floor & Decor to Host Pro Appreciation Month in September
Atlanta, GA, August 28, 2024—Floor & Decor will host its fifth annual “PRO Appreciation Month,” in September to reward and celebrate trade professionals.
Home Prices Rose 5.4% YOY in June, Says Case-Shiller
New York, August 27, 2024-The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 5.4% annual gain for June, down from a 5.9% annual gain in the previous month.
Foam Products Opens IXPE Manufacturing Facility in Georgia
Trion, GA, August 27, 2024—Georgia-based Foam Products Corp (FPC) is set to open its new IXPE manufacturing facility by the end of Q3 2024.
Drake State Launching Pilot Flooring Installation Course
Huntsville, AL, August 27, 2024—Drake State Community and Technical College is launching a pilot Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course.
Half of Homeowners Prioritize Pets in Renovation, Finds Houzz
Palo Alto, CA, August 27, 2024—Houzz has released its 2024 U.S. Houzz Pets & the Home Study.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 9.9% in July
Washington, DC, August 26, 2024—New orders for manufactured durable goods in July, up five of the last six months, increased $26.1 billion or 9.9% to $289.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
IFC's Canopy Brand Launches Installer Training Partnership w/ FCEF
Dalton, GA, August 26, 2024-International Flooring Company (IFC) is supporting the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) by donating a penny for every square foot in sales of its Canopy-brand products.
Gerflor's Henry Vollant Has Died
Bolingbrook, IL, August 26, 2024—Gerflor USA announces the passing of Henry Vollant, a distinguished leader whose guidance and dedication were instrumental in establishing Gerflor’s presence in North America.