Nebraska Furniture Mart's Louis Blumkin Dies
Omaha, NE, Feb. 28, 2013 -- Louis Blumkin, whose mother founded the Nebraska Furniture Mart in Omaha, Nebraska, died at age 93.
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Pending Home Sales Up Again in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2013 -- Pending home sales rose 4.5% in January to the highest level since April 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Swiss Kronospan Employee Opens Fire at Plant
Menznau, Switzerland, Feb. 28, 2013 -- A longtime employee opened fire at a Kronospan facility in central Switzerland Wednesday.
Tarkett Joins 'Circular Economy 100'
Chagrin Falls, OH, Feb. 27, 2013 -- Tarkett said it is one of the first companies to join the "Circular Economy 100" program, launched Feb. 8 by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring Adding Employees
Stoddard, NH, Feb. 27, 2013 -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors is looking to expand its workforce by 17% this year, mostly in sales and manufacturing, according to a Woodworking Network story.
Durable Goods Orders Generally Strong in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2013 -- Durable goods orders fell in January on weaker demand for aircraft, but orders were generally strong elsewhere, according to the Commerce Department.
Mortgage Applications Down Last Week
Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume declined for a third week in a row last week, even as mortgage rates eased slightly, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Credit, Supply System Still Hurting Builders
Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2013 -- Tight credit for builders along with a stretched lot and building supply system in many markets that are barely keeping up with demand are hurting home builders, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
New Home Sales Surge in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2013 -- New home sales in January rose to the highest level since July 2008, and had their biggest monthly gain since 1993, according to the Commerce Department.
Housing Rebound, Storm Help Home Depot
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 26, 2013 -- The Home Depot reported fourth quarter net income of $1.0 billion, or $0.68 per share, compared with net earnings of $774 million, or $0.50 per share, a year ago.