Initial Jobless Claims Rise
Washington, DC, June 17, 2012--Initial jobless claims rose by 12,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 472,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Today's Flooring News
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Wools of New Zealand Partners With Vacuum Maker
Marietta, GA, June 17, 2010—Wools of New Zealand is teaming with the German company Miele to promote wool-safe vacuums and is providing Premier Partner showrooms with customer discount coupons.
Centiva Product Wins Hospitality Design Award
Florence, AL, June 17, 2010--Resilient manufacturer Centiva said its product, Rays, has won an award for representing the best of hospitality design in the resilient flooring category.
Century Tile, Mohawk, Hold House Beautiful Seminar
Dalton, GA, June 17, 2010--Chicago' Century Tile and Flooring hosted a seminar featuring House Beautiful Associate Publisher Sean Sullivan.
The Master's Craft Gets FSC Certification
West Plains, MO, June 17, 2010--Distributor The Master's Craft has received FSC chain of custody certification at its eight locations throughout the Midwest.
Little Sign of Inflation in Consumer Prices
Washington, DC, June 17, 2012--Consumer prices fell in May for the second straight month as gasoline prices declined, the Labor Department said.
New WFCA Chairman, Board, Take Reins July 1
Anaheim, CA, June 16, 2010--Nicholas L. Freadreacea becomes the new chairman of the World Floor Covering Association July 1.
Research Shows How Flooring Affects Shoppers
Minneapolis, MN, June 16, 2010--The feeling customers get from a store’s flooring can affect how a product makes them feel, which can in turn determine whether they buy it, according to new research from University of Minnesota.
Underlayment Maker Is NALFA Associate Member
Washington, DC, June 16, 2010--Selit North America has recently joined the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) as an associate member.
Housing Starts Down More Than Anticipated
Washington, DC, June 16, 2010--Housing starts fell more than expected in May to a five-month low, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday.