Mortgage Applications Rise After Storm
Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week, recovering from superstorm Sandy as well as responding to lower interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Retail Sales Decline in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Retail sales in the U.S. declined in October for the first time in four months, according to the Commerce Department.
Registration Opens for Surfaces Show
Dallas, TX, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Registration has opened for next year's Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas trade show in Las Vegas Jan. 29-31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Mannington Commercial Wins Georgia Award
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Georgia Trend magazine has named Mannington Commercial a winner of its seventh annual Best Place to Work award for 2012.
Armstrong Products on 'This Old House' List
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Armstrong's Alterna Groutable Premium Tile and Performance Plus hardwood were named as two of the 100 Best New Home Products of 2012 by This Old House.
Business Inventories Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2012 -- U.S. business inventories rose more than expected in September, according to the Commerce Department.
Karastan Expanding AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 14, 2012 -- Karastan said it will expand and remodel its AmericasMart flagship showroom to showcase a broader product mix in preparation for the Jan. 10-13 Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
Home Depot Reports Higher Quarterly Profit
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 13, 2012 -- Home Depot reported better-than-expected third quarter income.
Dobbs Mills Names Curtis Vice President
Dalton, GA, Nov. 13, 2012 -- Veteran textile designer Susan Curtis has been named vice president of product and marketing development for Dobbs Mills.
Analyst Cuts Lumber Liquidators to 'Sell'
New York, NY, Nov. 13, 2012 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has cut its rating on Lumber Liquidators to sell, based on stock valuation.