NFA Spring Meeting Starts Today in Vail
Vail, CO, March 21, 2022—The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) spring meeting kicks off today at the Grand Hyatt in Vail, Colorado.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Harold Akin of Akin Bros. Has Died
Bethany, OK, March 21, 2022—Harold Akin, 77, of Akin Bros. Floor Stores, died March 18.
Skip Mason Named President of SAR Floors
Harrisburg, PA, March 21, 2022—Skip Mason was named president of SAR Floors on March 11.
Construction Employment Rose in 3 of 4 Metro Areas in January
Washington, DC, March 21, 2022—Construction employment increased in nearly three out of four U.S. metro areas in January compared to a year ago, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.
JR Foster Joining Spartan Surfaces
Bel Air, MD, March 21, 2022— John Robert (JR) Foster has joined Spartan Surfaces in the Carolinas, effective March 7, taking on a business development role alongside Shawn Campbell. Foster.
Rising Fuel Prices Stressing Small Business Owners
New York, NY, March 21, 2022—Rising fuel prices are taking a toll on small businesses, prompting owners of everything from furniture retailers to swimming-pool service companies to trim services and revise contracts as they try to soften the financial hit, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Armstrong Awards 98 Brass Ring Awardwinners
Lancaster, PA, March 21, 2022—Armstrong Flooring recently awarded its latest round of Brass Ring Awards for excellence amongst elite commercial contractors, awarding 98 contractors with Brass Ring Awards in 2021.
Average Mortgage Rate Tops 4% for the First Time Since May 2019
Washington, DC, March 18, 2022—The era of ultralow mortgage rates is over, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Existing Home Sales Declined 7.2% in February
Washington, DC, March 18, 2022—Total existing-home sales sank 7.2% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.02 million in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mohawk Announces Another Price Increase, Effective April 4
Calhoun, GA, March 18, 2022—Mohawk announced that it will be raising prices a minimum of $0.27 per square yard on soft surfaces and 4% to 6% on hard surfaces, accessories, cushion and mainstreet commercial styles.