Broward Named AmericasMart Senior VP
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 24, 2012 -— Douglas Broward has been appointed to the newly created office of AMC senior vice president of branding for AmericasMart.
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Forbo Launches Online Floor Planning Tool
Hazleton, PA, Feb. 24, 2012 -– Forbo Flooring Systems said it has launched an interactive online floor planner.
Interface Swings to Fourth Quarter Profit
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 22, 2012 -- Carpet tile maker Interface, Inc. reported net income in the fourth quarter was $3.9 million, or $0.06 per share.
House Prices Rise in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2012 -- U.S. home prices rose 0.7% in December, an up finish to a year in which prices fell 2.4%, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Initial Jobless Claims Unchanged Last Week
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits were unchanged last week, according to the Labor Department.
Priciest Homes Face Growing Foreclosure Rates
New York, NY, Feb. 23, 2012 -- Foreclosures are hitting the most expensive homes at a faster rate than the rest of the country, CNNMoney reported.
Obama Memo Promotes Biobased Products
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2012 -- President Obama has issued a presidential memorandum directing the federal government to take steps to increase the purchase of biobased products over the next two years.
Atlas Carpet VP of Operations Dunford Dies
Santa Ana, CA, Feb. 23, 2012 -- Stan Dunford, vice president of operations at Atlas Carpet Mills in Los Angeles, died unexpectedly Feb. 12 at the age of 55.
Existing Home Sales Rise Again in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 22, 2012 -- Existing-home sales rose in January, marking three gains in the past four months, while inventories continued to improve, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Lumber Liquidators Reports Higher Earnings, Sales
Toano, VA, Feb. 22, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators reported fourth quarter net income increased 42.9% to $8.5 million, or $0.30 per share, from $5.9 million, or $0.21 per share, in the fourth quarter of the prior year.