Carpetland Founder Weisbacher Dies
Cincinnati, OH, July 29, 2009—Carpetland founder Kurt Weisbacher died July 23.
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Mortgage Applications Falls on Less Refinancing
Washington, DC, July 29, 2009--Mortgage application volkume fell 6.3% last week from the prior week as refinancing demand decline, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.
Dixie Group Realigning After Second Quarter Loss
Chattanooga, TN, July 29, 2009--The Dixie Group said it is realigning its organizational structure after it reported a second quarter loss from continuing operations of $984,000.
iFloor Hires E-Mail Marketing Firm Brightwave
Atlanta, GA, July 29, 2009--BrightWave has been selected by iFloor as its first email marketing partner and agency of record.
Mohawk University Debuts Newsletter
Dalton, GA, July 29, 2009--Mohawk University is publishing a newsletter, “MU News,” that helps floorcovering professionals find new ways to build sales, improve store operations, and enjoy their jobs more.
Flooring Store on Track for LEED Certification
Frisco, TX, July 29, 2009--Dobson's Flooring America’s newest store is on track for LEED certification.
New Flooring Retailer Opens in South Dakota
Dell Rapids, SD, July 29, 2009--Graham’s Floor Covering opened in Dell Rapids’ Main Street last week.
Durable Goods Orders Outside Transportation Rise
Washington, DC, July 29, 2009--Orders for durable goods outside the transportation sector rose by 1.1 percent in June, better than the flat performance economists expected.
Unilin Signs Five Asian License Agreements
Dallas, TX, July 28, 2009--Unilin Flooring has signed five new license agreements with laminate and engineered flooring manufacturers in Asia.
Home Prices Rise for First Time in 34 Months
New York, NY, July 28, 2009--Prices for single family homes rose in May from April, the first monthly increase in nearly three years.