Builders More Confident in Senior Market
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes showed strong continued improvement in the second quarter.
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Tarkett Expands Distribution with Midwest
Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 9, 2013 –- Tarkett said that Midwest Floorcoverings, Inc. will be extending its partnership with Tarkett to include all commercial products currently marketed under the Johnsonite brand.
Wholesale Inventories Decline in June
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Wholesale inventories unexpectedly fell in June for the third month as demand grew, according to the Commerce Department.
Homebuilder PulteGroup Moving to Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Homebuilder PulteGroup is moving to Atlanta from the Detroit area.
Armstrong To Raise Wood Prices Again
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices 3-10% in the U.S. and Canada on select solid hardwood products.
Interface Names Chief Marketing Officer
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 8, 2013 -– Interface has named Jo Ann Herold chief marketing officer.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Up, but Still Low
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week.
Oriental Weavers USA Begins Rebranding Effort
Dalton, GA, Aug. 8, 2013 -– Oriental Weavers USA said it has begun a rebranding initiative of its U.S. based businesses.
T&L To Distribute IVC Line of LVT
Dalton, GA, Aug. 7, 2013 -- IVC US said it has reached an exclusive agreement with T&L Distributing to distribute its LVT line Moduleo.
Aqua Hospitality Carpets Win Design Award
Dalton, GA, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Aqua Hospitality Carpets said that its latest collection, Bloom, received a Reader’s Choice Certificate of Excellence Award for the 2012 HA+D awards.