Online Spending Continues Early Momentum
New York, NY, Dec. 12, 2011 -- Online spending stayed strong in early December, according to tracking firm comScore.
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NWFA in Membership Pilot Program With WFCA
St. Louis, MO, Dec. 12, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association is beginning two joint pilot membership programs with the World Floor Covering Association.
Engineered Floors Focuses on PET Carpet
Dalton, GA, Dec. 12, 2011 -- Multi-family carpet firm Engineered Floors has been a success story in the last two years despite a severe downturn in the carpet industry in general.
Redi Carpet Acquires Salt Lake City Firm
Stafford, TX, Dec. 9, 2011 -- Multi-family flooring contractor Redi Carpet said it has acquired One Source Services of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Consumer Sentiment Highest Since June
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2011 -- A measure of consumer sentiment reached the highest reading since June, according to the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters.
Interface's Bandy Named to USGBC Board
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2011 -- Interface's George Bandy Jr. is among the newly elected members of the board of directors at the U.S. Green Building Council.
Armstrong Names Design Contest Winners
Lancaster, PA, Dec. 9, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries has named the winners of the first i2r (ideas 2 reality) professional design competition showcasing Armstrong Commercial Ceiling & Flooring products.
Multi-Family Housing Continues To Improve
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2011 -- The Multifamily Production Index, a leading indicator for the multifamily market, showed continued improvement for the fifth consecutive quarter for the apartment and condominium housing market.
Faulty Appraisals Hurting Builders, NAHB Says
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2011 -- One out of three builders said they lost signed sales contracts during the preceding six months because appraisals on their homes were less than the contract sales price.
Americans' Wealth Takes a Hit in Summer
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2011 -- Americans lost more wealth last summer in more than two years on declining stock, pension fund and home values, according to a Federal Reserve report.