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Economists Predict Higher Consumer Spending   Full Article
Washington, DC, May 20, 2013 -- Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year, according to a survey by the National Association of Business Economics.

HomerWood Workshops Focus on Sales Skills   Full Article
Titusville, PA, May 20, 2013 -- HomerWood, a hardwood brand owned by Armstrong, has launched a series of workshops created to enhance the skill set of sales teams.

Changes To Continue in Housing Market   Full Article
Washington, DC, May 20, 2013 --The shape of home ownership and housing markets has changed dramatically over time and will continue to change in the face of new housing opportunities and challenges.

Leading Economic Indicators Rise in April   Full Article
New York, NY, May 17, 2013 -- The index of U.S. leading indicators rose more than expected in April, according to The Conference Board.

Consumer Sentiment Surges Higher in May   Full Article
Ann Arbor, MI, May 17, 2013 -- U.S. consumer sentiment surged in early May to the highest level in nearly six years, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.

Flooring America Tour To Collect Testimonials   Full Article
Manchester, NH, May 17, 2013 -- Flooring America, a division of CCA Global Partners, is beginning its 10-city Where Friends Send Friends Mobile Marketing Tour.

Shaw Hospitality Wins HD Show Awards   Full Article
Cartersville, GA, May 17, 2013 -- Shaw Hospitality Group won Best of Show for Flooring and Best of Competition for the Be Bold carpet collection at the 2013 Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference.

Modular Flooring Association Up to 17 Members   Full Article
Munich, Germany, May 17, 2013 -- Multilayer Modular Flooring Association, which formed last October, said its membership is now up to 17 with five European countries represented.

Home Building Permits Hit Five Year High   Full Article
Washington, DC, May 16, 2013 -- Although housing starts fell in April, one month after topping the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008, building permits rose to a five year high, according to the Commerce Department.

Parisian Wins Interface's 'Reconnect' Competition   Full Article
Atlanta, GA, May 16, 2013 -- "Rebolo Eco-Park" designed by Jesús Pertuz of Paris has been selected as the winner of Interface, Inc.'s "Reconnect Your Space" competition.