Today's Flooring News

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CRI's Werner Braun To Retire in March

Dalton, GA, Nov. 14, 2013 -- Carpet and Rug Institute President Werner Braun has announced that he will retire from the carpet industry trade group at the end of March.

Foreclosures Down as Investors Step Up

Irvine, CA, Nov. 14, 2013 -- Fewer U.S. homes are completing the foreclosure process because investors are increasingly buying up the distressed properties at public auction, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.

Initial Unemployment Applications Edge Down

Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 2,000 to 339,000 in the week ended Nov. 9, the Labor Department said.

Card-Monroe Wins Chattanooga Innovation Award

Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 14, 2013 -- The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce named the Card-Monroe Corp. as the winner of its Spirit of Innovation Award.

FloorExpo Names Members of the Year

Marietta, GA, Nov. 14, 2013 -- FloorExpo has named its members of the year.

J+J's Kinetex Named Top 10 Green Product

Dalton, GA, Nov. 14, 2013 -- BuildingGreen has named J+J Flooring Group's Kinetex as one of its Top 10 products for 2014.

Milanowycz Inducted into Tile Hall of Fame

Bonita Springs, FL, Nov. 14, 2013 -- Dave Milanowycz, director of sales for Florida Tile, is the 2013 Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association Hall of Fame inductee.

Key Promoted to VP at Complete Flooring Supply

Suwanee, GA, Nov. 14, 2013 -- Gary Key has been promoted to vice president of sales for the Southeast region for Complete Flooring Supply.

Construction Employment Grows in October

Arlington, VA, Nov. 13, 2013 -- Construction employment hit a 50-month high in October, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

Industry Icon Reginald Burnett Dies

Dalton, GA, Nov. 13, 2013 -- Reginald (Reg) Burnett, age 79, formerly with RBI International Carpet Consultants, died November 11.