NAFCD & NBMDA Donating $20/Conference Attendee to Nonprofits
Chicago, IL, August 9, 2024—As a part of their respective annual give-back programs, both NAFCD and NBMDA are donating $20 per attendee to nonprofits during their 2024 annual convention.
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Dixie Group Sales Down 4.7% in Q2, Earnings Positive
Dalton, GA, August 8, 2024-Dixie Group reported Q2 2024 net sales were $70.5 million, a 4.7% decline compared to $74.0 million in the same period of the prior year.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 17,000 in Week Ending August 3
Washington, DC, August 8, 2024-In the week ending August 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 233,000, a decrease of 17,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Besse Forest Product Group Shutters Three Wisconsin Facilities
Mattoon, WI, August 8, 2024— Besse Forest Product Group, producer of hardwood veneer and plywood, is shuttering three facilities, reports WAOW.
OW USA Names Williams VP of Product Development & Design
Dalton, GA, August 8, 2024—Oriental Weavers USA has promoted Mandi Williams to the role of vice president of product development and design, reports Furniture Today.
Northann, Owner of Benchwick, Relocates Headquarters to SC
Elk Grove, CA, August 8, 2024-Northann Corp., owner of Benchwick, a digital printer of flooring, has announced the relocation of global headquarters to Fort Lawn, South Carolina.
AFT Releases Training Schedule for Second Half of 2024
Rockwall, TX, August 8, 2024—Advanced Flooring Technology (AFT) has released its training schedule for the balance of 2024.
Mortgage Applications Rose 6.9% in Week Ending August 2
Washington, DC, August 7, 2024-Mortgage applications increased 6.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending August 2, 2024.
Luxury Home Value Growth Outpacing Typical Homes
Seattle, WA, August 7, 2024—Luxury home value growth, which has consistently lagged the market's middle tier over the past several years, has now outpaced appreciation on typical homes for five consecutive months, a new Zillow analysis shows.
Sheoga Hardwood Flooring Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification
Saint Charles, MO, August 7, 2024-Sheoga Hardwood Flooring is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association.