Nourison Displays Coincide with Fashions Market
New York, NY, March 15, 2013 -- Nourison is kicking off the New York Home Fashions Market with two window displays at its showroom in Manhattan.
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Scott Humphrey Tapped to Lead WFCA
Anaheim, CA, March 13, 2013--Scott Humphrey has been named as the new president and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, effective April 1.
Foreclosure Starts Rise, Repossessions Plunge
Irvine, CA, March 14, 2013 -- Foreclosure starts increased in February although repossessions plunged 29% from a year earlier to the lowest level since 2007, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Again
Washington, DC, March 14, 2013 -- Initial jobless claims dropped again last week, to 332,000, according to the Labor Department.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls as Rates Rise
Washington, DC, March 14, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 4.3% as interest rates increased, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Gasoline Pushes Wholesale Prices Higher
Washington, DC, March 14, 2013 -- Wholesale inflation in February rose by the most in five months mostly due to a spike in gasoline prices, according to the Labor Department.
Retail Sales Up In February
Washington, DC, March 13, 2013--The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for February were $421.4 billion, an increase of 1.1% from the previous month and 4.6% above February 2012.
COI's Piazza Ceramica to Return To Coverings
New York, NY, March 13, 2013--The Ceramics of Italy pavilion "Piazza Ceramica" will once again return to Coverings 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia from April 29 to May 2.
Välinge and Taizhou Huali Extend Agreement
Viken, Sweden, March 13, 2013--Välinge Innovation and Taizhou Huali Plastic Company has extended their cooperation on LVT with a license for use of Välinge's patented technologies on Fold Down installation.
Over 100 Participate in CFI Workshop
Kansas City, MO, March 13, 2013—Over 100 flooring installers, dealers, claims analysts and industry associates participated in the CFI training event held in Dalton, Georgia’s Ryman Hall during the week of March 4.