Today's Flooring News

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Wholesale Inventories Fall, Sales Rise in February

Washington, DC, April 9, 2013 -- U.S. wholesale inventories fell 0.3% in February and were revised down for January, according to the Commerce Department.

Beaulieu Names Surfaces Contest Winners

Las Vegas, NV, April 9, 2013 -- Beaulieu America announced the winning dealers in its Surfaces 2013 drawing.

Improving Housing Markets Index Holds Steady

Washington, DC, April 8, 2013 -- Following seven consecutive months of gains, the list of improving U.S. housing markets remained virtually unchanged in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Lessick Becomes Chairman of NWFA

Dallas, TX, April 8, 2013 -- John Lessick of Apex Wood Floors is the new chairman of the National Wood Flooring Association Board of Directors.

Interface Facility Gets LEED Gold Certification

Acworth, GA, April 8, 2013 -- Interface's facility dedicated to its installation and maintenance business has earned LEED Gold certification.

Mike Derderian, Founder of Royalty, Dies

Irvine, California, April 5, 2013--Mike Derderian, founder of Royalty Carpet Mills, died April 4 at the age of 87.

Job Growth Slows in March, Unemployment Falls

Washington, DC, April 5, 2013 -- Job creation in March hit its slowest pace in nine months and was well below expectations, according to the Labor Department.

NWFA Names Wood Floor of the Year Winners

Dallas, TX, April 5, 2013 -- Denver Dustless won the top prize in the National Wood Flooring Association's 2013 Wood Floor of the Year contest.

Sphinx, Pantone in Design Partnership

New York, NY, April 5, 2013 -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers said it has a new color partnership with Pantone, LLC.

Masland Contract Debuts Online Design Tool

Mobile, AL, April 5, 2013 -- Commercial design specifiers can now customize and recolor standard area rugs with Masland Contract’s new Rugs 4.0 program online.