QEP Signs CDC Distributors for Harris Wood
Boca Raton, FL, June 25, 2014 -- QEP has signed an agreement with CDC Distributors of Cincinnati as the company’s newest flooring distributor.
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Durable Goods Orders Fall in May
Washington, DC, June 25, 2014 -- Less defense spending resulted in a drop in durable goods orders in May, according to the Commerce Department.
Bolyu Gets NSF 140 Certification for Nexterra
Adairsville, GA, June 25, 2014 -- Bolyu Contract said it has achieved the platinum certification for NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet for all Nexterra backed carpet tile products.
GDP Contracts Sharply in First Quarter
Washington, DC, June 25, 2014 -- The economy contracted substantially in the first quarter, mostly due to the harsh winter weather, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Demand for Mortgages Falls Last Week
Washington, DC, June 25, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as both purchase and refinancing applications declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
USGBC Events Team Gets Sustainability Certification
Washington, DC, June 25, 2014 -- The U.S. Green Building Council said that its Conference and Events team has earned certification in a new standard, signifying excellence in sustainable event planning and management.
PID Floors Opens New Showroom in New York
New York, NY, June 25, 2014 -- Hardwood firm PID Floors hosted a grand opening of its new flagship showroom in New York City’s Flatiron District June 12.
May New Home Sales Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, June 24, 2014 -- New homes sales increased at the fastest pace in six years in May, according to the Commerce Department.
Shaw To Build New Carpet Recycling Plant
Dalton, GA, June 24, 2014 -- Shaw Industries said it will invest $17 million to build a new Evergreen recycling plant in Ringgold, Georgia.
Home Prices Rise in April but at Slower Pace
New York, NY, June 24, 2014 -- Home prices in 10 major U.S. cities increased 10.8% in the year ended in April, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index.