Tri-State Wholesale Opens Distribution Center
Omaha, NE, Nov. 24, 2010 -- Tri-State Wholesale Flooring said it has opened a warehouse distribution site in Omaha.
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NWFA Releases 2011 Training Schedule
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 24, 2010 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has announced its hands-on training schedule for 2011.
Existing Home Sales Turn Down in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 23, 2010 -- Existing-home sales declined in October after two strong monthly gains, according to the National Association of Realtors.
GDP Grew 2.5% in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Nov. 23, 2010 -- The U.S. economy grew at a 2.5% annual rate in the third quarter, faster than the 2.0% rate estimated a month ago, the Commerce Department said.
Commercial Property Prices Rise 4.3%
Washington, DC, Nov. 23, 2010 -- Commercial property prices in the U.S. rose 4.3% in September from the August, the biggest gain in a decade of records, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
Peden Takes Post at MP Global Products
Norfolk, NE, Nov. 23, 2010 -- Ken Peden has been named director of MP Global Products' poly foam division.
Shaw Again Sponsor of HGTV Green Home
Dalton, GA, Nov. 23, 2010 -- Shaw said that it will again be the exclusive flooring provider and sponsor for the HGTV Green Home Giveaway set for next spring.
Distributor Galleher Names Senior Vice President
Santa Fe Springs, CA, Nov. 23, 2010 -- Flooring distributor Galleher has named Rick Coates senior vice president.
H.B. Fuller Names New Chief Executive
St. Paul, MN, Nov. 22, 2010 -- H.B. Fuller has appointed Jim Owens to succeed Michele Volpi as president and chief executive officer and director.
Georgia Agency Targeting 'Wholesale' Claim
Dalton, GA, Nov. 22, 2010 -- The Georgia Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection has begun levying fines with the threat of jail sentences against several sellers who use the word “wholesale” in their advertising.