Lowe's Selects Stainmaster as Sole Residential Carpet Brand
Kennesaw, GA, September 30, 2019-Stainmaster has announced that Lowe’s has selected Stainmaster brand to be the only residential carpet brand offered at its stores nationwide.
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Mortgage Applications Declined 8.1% in Week Ending March 18
Washington, DC, March 23, 2022—Mortgage applications decreased 8.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 18, 2022.
Galleher Opening Branch in Portland, Washington
Portland, OR, March 22, 2022-Flooring distributor Galleher is expanding its presence in Oregon by opening a full-service branch in Portland.
Mohawk to Host Edge Summit in Nashville in December
Calhoun, GA, March 22, 2022-Mohawk is hosting its Edge Summit in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland from December 12 to 15, 2022.
Federal Reserve May Be More Aggressive in Reducing Inflation
New York, NY, March 22, 2022—Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank was prepared to raise interest rates in half-percentage-point steps and high enough to deliberately slow the economy if it concluded such steps were warranted to bring down inflation, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Howard Tibbals of Tibbals Flooring Co./Hartco Has Died
Sarasota, FL, March 22, 2022—Howard Tibbals of Tibbals Flooring Co. and the Hartco brand has died at the age of 86, reports the Independent Herald.
NFA Spring Meeting Starts Today in Vail
Vail, CO, March 21, 2022—The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) spring meeting kicks off today at the Grand Hyatt in Vail, Colorado.
Harold Akin of Akin Bros. Has Died
Bethany, OK, March 21, 2022—Harold Akin, 77, of Akin Bros. Floor Stores, died March 18.
Skip Mason Named President of SAR Floors
Harrisburg, PA, March 21, 2022—Skip Mason was named president of SAR Floors on March 11.
Construction Employment Rose in 3 of 4 Metro Areas in January
Washington, DC, March 21, 2022—Construction employment increased in nearly three out of four U.S. metro areas in January compared to a year ago, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.