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Surfaces Recycling Effort Doubles Collections

Surfaces Recycling Effort Doubles Collections

Dallas, TX, Feb. 15, 2013 -- For the second year, the Surfaces trade show partnered with Mountain Re-Source Center and Tile Partners for Humanity on a recycling initiative focused on post-show product donations.

Foreclosure Starts Plunge in January

Foreclosure Starts Plunge in January

Irvine, CA, Feb. 14, 2013 -- The number of U.S. homes beginning the foreclosure process declined January to a level not seen since the peak of the housing boom, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.

Retail Sales Edge Higher in January

Retail Sales Edge Higher in January

Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Retail sales edged higher in January, held back as payroll tax increases and higher gasoline prices limited spending, according to the Commerce Department.

Finkell Elected Chairman of Hardwood Federation

Finkell Elected Chairman of Hardwood Federation

Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Don Finkell, who recently announced his retirement from Shaw Industries, has been unanimously elected chairman of the board of the Washington, DC-based Hardwood Federation.

Cintas Certified by Floor Safety Institute

Cincinnati, OH, Feb. 13, 2013 -- Cintas Corporation said its tile and carpet deep cleaning service received certification from the National Floor Safety Institute as a “high traction” service.