Metroflor Launching Consumer Contest
Norwalk, CT, April 12, 2013 – Metroflor Corp. and the home remodeling website Remodelaholic are launching an “Engage with Metroflor Corp” consumer contest.
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Karastan, American Rug Name Brand Director
Sugar Valley, GA, April 11, 2013 -- Sally Smith has been named director of brand development for the Karastan Rugs and American Rug Craftsmen brands.
Home Repossessions Hit Five-Year Low
Irvine, CA, April 11, 2013 -- Home repossessions last month fell to the lowest level in more than five years, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Homeowners in the Mood To Make Improvements
Whiting, IN, April 11, 2013 -- With the housing market slowly bouncing back in many communities, homeowners are looking to make improvements to their properties, according to a survey by CouponCabin.com.
Initial Jobless Claims Plunge Last Week
Washington, DC, April 11 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week, according to the Labor Department.
Godfrey Hirst Lowers Prices on Wool Carpet
Adairsville, GA, April 11, 2013 -- Godfrey Hirst North America said it has lowered prices up to 10% on the majority of its wool carpets, effective April 1.
Home Building Recovery Could Add 1.2M Jobs
New York, NY, April 11, 2013 -- As many as 500,000 jobs in 2013 and 700,000 in 2014 could be created due to the home building recovery, Bloomberg News reported, citing a variety of sources.
Wools of New Zealand Spring Sale Nears
Marietta, GA, April 11, 2013 -- Wools of New Zealand is holding its annual Brilliant Choices spring sale April 15 through May 31 at all Premier Partner retail stores.
Braulick Promoted to CBC Director of Flooring
Commak, NY, April 10, 2013 -- —CBC Flooring has promoted Chip Braulick to director of flooring.
FCICA To Hold Moisture Testing Basics Webinar
West Bloomfield, MI, April 10, 2013 -- FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will hold a webinar on on concrete moisture testing basics on April 18, at 11 a.m. EST.