Windmoeller Names Julie Welch Senior Healthcare Director
Marietta, GA, February 3, 2025—Windmoeller, maker of bio-based resilient floors, has announced the appointment of Julie (Stegeman) Welch as senior healthcare director.
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Personal Income Up 0.4% in December, Spending Up 0.7%
Washington, DC, January 31, 2025—Personal income increased $92.0 billion (0.4% at a monthly rate) in December, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Mortgage Applications Flat in Early 2025
Charlotte, NC, January 31, 2025--Mortgage results have decelerated but held in with higher rates so far, reports Truist.
TISE 2025 Hosted 700 Exhibiting Brands
Las Vegas, NV, January 31, 2025—The International Surface Event (TISE) 2025 hosted more than 700 global brands across 25 countries, showcasing materials and flooring solutions this week at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
Mannington Donates to Wildfire Relief
Salem, NJ, January 31, 2025—Mannington Mills has allocated $10,000 of its Feeding America corporate contribution to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help those who have been affected by the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
GDP Rose at 2.3% Annual Rate in Q4
Washington, DC, January 30, 2025—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.3% in Q4 2024, according to the advance estimate.
Pending Home Sales Declined 5.5% in December
Washington, DC, January 30, 2025—Pending home sales retracted 5.5% in December—following four consecutive months of increases—according to the National Association of Realtors.
Demand for Smaller Homes in Walkable Neighborhoods Growing
Washington, DC, January 30, 2025-The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for Q4 2024, focusing on community and neighborhood design trends, reports that, while the pace of demand for contemporary home styles is waning, demand for smaller homes with simpler exterior features is growing.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 16,000 in Week Ending Jan. 25
Washington, DC, January 30, 2025—In the week ending January 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 207,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 223,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Steve Abernathy Presented with Tom Jennings Champion Award
Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2025-The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) presented the Tom Jennings Champion Award to Steve Abernathy.