Analyst Releases Q1 Expectations for Flooring Industry
New York, NY, April 29, 2015—Stifel Nicolaus has published its Q1 expectations ahead of the release of Q1 earnings reports.
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Home Ownership Slips but Household Formation Rises
Washington, DC, April 29, 2015—U.S. homeownership slipped in the first quarter, but strong gains in the pace at which Americans are setting up homes supported the view that the housing sector will boost economic growth this year, reports Reuters.
50,000 Homes Certified Under NGBS's Green Standard
Upper Marlboro, MD, April 29, 2015—Home Innovation Research Labs has now certified 50,000 homes under the National Green Building Standard Green Certification Program.
Home Prices Rose 5% YOY, Says S&P/Case-Shiller
New York, NY, April 28, 2015—Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose 5% between February 2014 and February 2015, a sign the housing market may be gaining momentum, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values.
Chicago Floorcovering Association Hosting Annual Product Fair
Chicago, IL, April 29, 2015—The Chicago Floorcovering Association is hosting its Annual Product Fair, April 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Belvidere Events & Banquets in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Declined in April
New York, NY, April 28, 2015—Consumer confidence unexpectedly dropped in April to 95.2, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index.
Emily Morrow Announces Retirement From Shaw Industries
Dalton, GA, April 28, 2015—Emily Morrow, director of styling at Shaw Industries, will leave her position at the company on May 4 to pursue personal interests.
Shaw Named Supplier of the Year by Manufactured Housing Institute
Arlington, VA, April 28, 2015—Shaw Industries' Specialty Markets Division, which provides flooring to the manufactured housing industry, was named supplier of the year by the Manufactured Housing Institute.
Airbase Opens New Dover, Delaware Location
Dover, DE, April 28, 2015—Airbase Carpet & Tile Mart—an 11-store chain with stores in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and South Carolina—has opened a new location in Dover, Delaware.
Starnet Announces New Board of Director Members and Board Officers
Darien, CT, April 28, 2015—Four new members have joined the Starnet board of directors, and four new board officers have been elected, including the organization’s first female chairperson, Cheryl Acierno.