July Foreclosure Rates Show Significant YOY Improvement
Irvine, CA, September 11, 2015—There were 38,000 completed foreclosures nationally in July 2015, down from 50,000 in July 2014, a decrease of 24.4%, according to CoreLogic.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Producer Price Index Unchanged in August
Washington, DC, September 11, 2015—The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Shaw Industries Increases Stake in WastershedGeo
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2015—Shaw Industries has significantly increased its investment in Watershed Geosynthetics LLC.
NWFA Announces Formation of Four New Legacy Scholarships
St. Louis, MO, September 10, 2015—The National Wood Flooring Association has announced four new NWFA Legacy Scholarships have been established in honor of four men who made significant impacts in the association and the wood flooring industry.
Job Openings Hit Record High in July
Washington, DC, September 10, 2015—The number of job openings again rose to a series high of 5.8 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Home Construction Not Keeping Up with Job Creation in Many Markets
Washington, DC, September 10, 2015—Despite positive improvements in the labor market in recent years, new home construction is currently insufficient in a majority of metro areas, according to new research from the National Association of Realtors.
IVC US Picks Up Shnier as Distributor to Western Canada
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2015—Shnier will join IVC US’s network of distributors to service Western Canada, beginning January 4, 2016.
Merchant Wholesaler Sales & Inventories Down in July
Washington, DC, September 10, 2015—July 2015 sales of merchant wholesalers were $449.5 billion, down 0.3% from the revised June level and down 4.2% from the July 2014 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mullican Flooring Celebrates 30 Years at Greenbriar Resort
White Sulphur Springs, WV, September 9, 2015—Mullican Flooring is hosting a celebration in honor of its 30th year of business with a gathering at Greenbriar Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Mahesh Ramanujam to Take Over as CEO of USGBC at Close of '16
Washington, D.C., September 9, 2015—The U.S. Green Building Council board of directors announced today that USGBC’s chief operating officer Mahesh Ramanujam has been named incoming chief executive officer. ?