French-Brown Floors Partner Dies
Dallas, TX, June 3, 2014 -- Elizabeth Swift Brown, founding partner of French-Brown Floors in Dallas, Texas, died May 23 at age 95.
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Beaulieu Extends Double the Rewards Promotion
Dalton, GA, June 3, 2014 -- Beaulieu America said it is continuing its Double the Rewards promotion through the month of June.
Construction Spending Rises Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, June 2, 2014 -- Construction spending in the U.S. rose 0.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $953.5 billion, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Monday.
ITC Raises Chinese Anti-Dumping Penalties for Most Firms
Washington, DC, June 2, 2014 -- Anti-dumping duties were raised for most Chinese companies involved in the engineered hardwood flooring dispute with the International Trade Commission.
NWFA Trade Show Wins Recognition for Growth
St. Louis, MO, June 2, 2014 -- For the second year in a row, the National Wood Flooring Association’s Wood Flooring Expo has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing shows in the U.S. by Trade Show Executive magazine.
Manufacturing Expansion Slows in May
Washington, DC, June 2, 2014 -- Manufacturing continued to expand in May but at a slower pace, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s factory index.
Shaw Contract Names Market Awards Winners
Cartersville, GA, June 2, 2014 -- As part of its Design Is awards program, Shaw Contract Group has named the winners of the Market Award, which represent the highest caliber of work within an industry segment.
Consumer Spending Falls First Time in a Year
Washington, DC, May 30, 2014 -- Consumer spending declined a seasonally adjusted 0.1% in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Multifamily Construction Continues to Rise
Washington, DC, May 30, 2014 -- Production of apartments and condominiums grew in the first quarter of 2014, according to the latest Multifamily Production Index from the National Association of Home Builders.
Chicago-Area Manufacturing Accelerates in May
Chicago, IL, May 30, 2014 -- The Chicago PMI accelerated in May, according to the Chicago business barometer.