Wholesale Inventories Rise in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2014 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.3% in September after a 0.6% gain in August, according to the Commerce Department.
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Mortgage Applications Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2014 -- Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell last week as interest rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
First TISE East Draws International Attendees
Dallas, TX, Nov. 12, 2014 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions said that its first-ever International Surface Event East featured 185 exhibiting companies covering over 50,000 square feet of booths and displays.
NAFCD Names Award Winners
Chicago, IL, Nov. 12, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has named the winners of its Leadership in Action and Lifetime Achievement awards.
Desso Using Water Company Waste in Carpet Tile
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Carpet company Desso said it is using chalk from local water companies to make its products.
Investment Adviser Reduces Stake in Armstrong
Boston, MA, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Wellington Management Company of Boston has reduced its stake in Armstrong World Industries to less than 5% of the firm.
Mr. David's Founders Named Persons of Year
Chicago, IL, Nov. 11, 2014 -- David and Leonard Zmijewski, the founders of Mr. David's Flooring International, have been named Persons of the Year by the Chicago Floor Covering Association.
Former Mannington VP Hollinger Dies
Kennett Square, PA, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Mark A. Hollinger, age 58, a long-time Mannington Mills employee, died Nov. 5 after a year long battle with glioblastoma multiforme.
NAFCD Urges Members To Support Habitat Stores
Chicago, IL, Nov. 11, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors Association is urging its members to support Habitat for Humanity's ReStores by donating materials and products.
Existing Home Sales Expected To Pick Up Next Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Sales of previously-owned homes next year may hit the fastest pace since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors.