QEP Completes Acquisition of Homelux Distribution
Boca Raton, FL, March 5, 2013 -– Q.E.P. Co. said it has completed the acquisition of the Homelux and TileRite distribution businesses of Homelux Nenplas Ltd.
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Canadian Distributor Shnier Recapitalized
Cleveland, OH, March 4, 2013 -- Private equity firm Blue Point Capital Partners said flooring distributor Shnier has been recapitalized.
Coverings Show Announces Speakers List
Alexandria, VA, March 4, 2013 -- Designer David Rockwell and Interior Design editor Cindy Allen will give a presentation at Coverings 2013 on Wednesday, May 1, in Atlanta.
Schumacher Gets FSC Certification for LEED
Milford, OH, March 4, 2013 -- Schumacher & Co. Custom Hardwood Floors has become the only flooring retailer in southwestern Ohio to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
U.S. Sets Preliminary Duties on Chinese Plywood
Washington, DC, March 1, 2013 -- The U.S. Commerce Department said it has established preliminary duties of up to 27% on imported plywood from China.
Construction Spending Falls in January
Washington, DC, March 1, 2013 -- Construction spending in the U.S.fell unexpectedly in January, according to the Commerce Department.
Consumer Sentiment Higher Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, March 1, 2013 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index rose to a final February reading of 77.6 from a final January reading of 73.8.
NeoCon Show Expects To Draw More Than 40,000
Chicago, IL, March 1, 2-13 -- NeoCon, North America’s largest contract furnishings trade show, will be held June 10-12 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart for its 45th year
Manufacturing Accelerates in February
Tempe, AZ, March 1, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the U.S. accelerated at a faster pace than expected in February, reaching the highest level since June 2011.
Personal Spending Up, Incomes Plunge
Washington, DC, March 1, 2013 -- Personal spending rose 0.2% in January, although incomes fell in one month by the most in 20 years, the Commerce Department said.