Existing-Home Sales Rose 3.6% in December
Washington, DC, January 22, 2020—Total existing-home sales increased 3.6% from November to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.54 million in December, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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NAHB Predicts Gradual Pace for Home Improvements Through '21
Washington, DC, January 22, 2020—Spending on residential improvements will continue to grow over the next two years at a gradual pace, according to experts at a press conference hosted by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers at the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Shaw Named to Forbes' The Best Employers for Diversity List
Dalton, GA, January 22, 2020-For the second consecutive year, Forbes Magazine has recognized Shaw Industries as one of The Best Employers for Diversity, number 454 on the 500-company list.
International Builders’ Show Underway Now in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, January 22, 2020—The National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show is underway now in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dan Hendrix Reassumes CEO Role at Interface, Succeeding Gould
Atlanta, GA, January 20, 2020-Interface announced that its board of directors has named Dan Hendrix, most recently chairman of the board of Interface, as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Novalis to Begin U.S. LVT Manufacturing in Q3
Dalton, GA, January 21, 2020-Novalis Innovative Flooring announces plans to expand its LVT manufacturing footprint with the addition of its first production facility in the U.S.
WFCA to Host Education Sessions at TISE
Dalton, GA, January 20, 2020—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is urging independent retailers to support the “Be a Part of the Solution” initiative during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, January 28 to 30 and will host a series of educational sessions during the event.
NWFA Accepting Submissions for Wood Floor of the Year Contest
St. Louis, MO, January 21, 2020—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) 2020 Wood Floor of the Year contest is now open for submissions.
CFI to Offer Surface Prep Training Class in Kentucky
Forney, TX, January 21, 2020—Ross Tarrant Architects, Louisville Tile Distributors and CFI have joined forces to present the first ever CFI Surface Prep Training Class in Louisville, Kentucky, March 27 and 28.
Consumer Sentiment Slipped 0.2% in Early January, But Up YOY
Ann Arbor, MI, January 20, 2020—Consumer sentiment fell 0.2% to 99.1 in early January, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.