Mortgage Application Volume Rises Despite Rates
Washington, DC, June 12, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week jumped from the prior week despite an increase in interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Small Business Optimism at One-Year High
Washington, DC, June 11, 2013 -- Small business optimism reached a one year-high in May, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Tarkett Collection Aims To Make Choosing Easier
Chagrin Falls, OH, June 11, 2013 -- Tarkett said it has developed a collection designed to make selecting floors easier for customers.
Number of Employers Planning To Hire Rises
Washington, DC, June 11, 2013 -- More employers say they are expecting to hire in the third quarter, according to Manpower’s employment-outlook survey.
Wholesale Inventories Increase in April
Washington, DC, June 11, 2013 -- Wholesalers increased their inventories in April as sales rebounded from a big decline in March, according to the Commerce Department.
NeoCon Names Best of Show Award Winners
Chicago, IL, June 10, 2013 -- The NeoCon interior furnishings trade show has named the winners of its Best of NeoCon Awards.
Mannington Commercial Names Sheehan VP
Calhoun, GA, June 10, 2013 -- Mannington Commercial said that David Sheehan has been appointed vice president, commercial hard surfaces.
NALFA Participates in 'Designing Spaces' Special
Washington, DC, June 10, 2013 -- The North American Laminate Floor Association was approached by the popular television show Designing Spaces for a six show special that will air from June - August.
Humidity, Temperature Focus of Wood Class
Raleigh, NC, June 10, 2013 -- North Carolina State University's and Virginia Tech's Wood Extension Departments are conducting a class for the Floor Inspectors Educational Guild for installers, retailers, inspectors and manufacturers.
J&J Industries To Unveil New Identity at NeoCon
Dalton, GA, June 7, 2013 -- J&J Industries said it has a new name that will better reflect the company and its distinct flooring brands, Invision and Kinetex.