Capel Rugs Opens New High Point Showroom
High Point, NC, October 30, 2024—"Capel Rugs has moved its showroom from Market Square to 200 N. Hamilton, the first showroom move for the company in four decades,” reports Furniture Today.
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Home Prices Rose by 4.2% in August, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, October 29, 2024—Home prices made a 4.2% annual gain for August, down from a 4.8% annual gain in the previous month, reported the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
Office Vacancy Rates Stabilize as Employers Call Workers Back to Desks
New York, NY, October 29, 2024—"America’s historic retreat from the office building may finally be winding down,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Job Openings Held Steady at 7.4 Million in September
Washington, DC, October 29, 2024—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.4 million on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Bjelin Forms Partnership with Whiteriver Group
Helsingborg, Sweden, October 29, 2024—Bjelin has announced a new partnership with Whiteriver Group, a flooring supplier in Ireland.
Total Solutions Plus Begins Today in Boston
Boston, MA, October 28, 2024-Total Solutions Plus officially begins today, bringing together members of the ceramic tile industry at Boston's Marriott Copley Place.
NFA Meeting Underway Now in Washington DC
Washington, DC, October 28, 2024-The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) fall meeting begins today in Washington, D.C.
Hotel Pipeline Rose 9% in Q3
Portsmouth, NH, October 28, 2024—The total U.S. pipeline stands at 6,211 projects/722,821 rooms, up 9% by projects and 7% by rooms year-over-year (YOY), according to the Q3 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE).
USA Flooring Announces Pro Loyalty Program Supported by Shaw
Raleigh, NC. October 28, 2024—USA Flooring announced the launch of a Partner Rewards Loyalty program, designed by The Incentive Group for pro customers, with support from Shaw Industries.
Mohawk Q3 2024 Sales Down 1.7%, Earnings Up
Calhoun, GA, October 25, 2024-- Mohawk announced Q3 2024 net sales were $2.7 billion, a decrease of 1.7% compared to net sales of $2.8 billion in Q3 2023.