April New-Home Sales Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, May 23, 2014 -- New-home sales rose in April for the first time in three months thanks largely to a surge in the Midwest, according to the Commerce Department.
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Coverings Sees Higher Attendance, More Exhibitors
Alexandria, VA, May 23, 2014 -- Coverings 2014, the largest tile and stone exposition and conference in North America, said its attendance numbers rose when the show returned to Las Vegas earlier this month for its 25th show.
Ceramics of Italy Booth Wins Award at Show
New York, NY, May 23, 2014 -- At the 26th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Ceramics of Italy was awarded an ICFF Editors Award in the Multiple Production category for its display of Italian ceramics.
J.M. "Bip" Carstarphen, 81 years old, died Tuesday.
McAdenville, NC, May 23, 2014 -- J.M. "Bip" Carstarphen, CEO of Pharr Yarns in McAdenville, North Carolina, died May 20 at age 81.
Existing Home Sales Climb in April
Washington, DC, May 22, 2014 -- Home resales rose 1.3% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.65 million, the National Association of Realtors said.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again in April
New York, NY, May 22, 2014 -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index increased 0.4% in April to 101.4, following a 1.0% increase in March, and a 0.5% increase in February.
Architecture Billings Index Still Slightly Negative
Washington, DC, May 22, 2014 -– The Architecture Billings Index remained in negative territory for the second consecutive month in April.
CCA Global Schedules Annual Charity Tournament
Manchester, NH, May 22, 2014 -- CCA Global Partners has scheduled its 12th annual charity golf tournament to benefit the Floor Covering Industry Foundation for Sept. 16.
European MMFA Up to 30 Members
Berlin, Germany, May 22, 2014 -- The Multilayer Modular Flooring Association said its membership has grown to 30 members.
Lowe's Reports Higher Earnings, Sales
Mooresville, NC, May 21, 2014 -- Home center Lowe's reported first quarternet earnings of $624 million, a 15.6% increase over the same period a year ago. Earnings per share increased 24.5% to $0.61 from $0.49 in the first quarter of 2013.