Retail Sales Up Fourth Straight Month
Washington, DC, Aug. 13, 2013 -- Retail sales rose in July for a fourth straight month, according to the Commerce Department.
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Wools of New Zealand Names New CEO
Marietta, GA, Aug. 13, 2013 -- Ross Townshend has been named CEO of Wools of New Zealand.
IICRC Rolls Out New Mission Statement, Plan
Vancouver, WA, Aug. 13, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it has developed a new mission statement and strategic plan.
Business Inventories Flat in June
Washington, DC, Aug. 13, 2013 -- Business inventories were flat in June, according to the Commerce Department.
Sika To Acquire AkzoNobel Adhesives Business
Baar, Switzerland, Aug. 12, 2013 -- Sika has reportedly made a binding offer of $344 million to acquire the building adhesives business of the Dutch company AkzoNobel.
Johnsonite Vinyl Plank Gets Asthma Certification
Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 12, 2013 -- Johnsonite said it recently received asthma and allergy friendly certification for its iQ vinyl flooring and I.D. Inspiration luxury vinyl plank flooring lines.
China Ceramics Revenue Well Below 2012
Jinjiang, China, Aug. 12, 2013 -- China Ceramics Co. reported second quarter net income of $ 1.5 million.
Median Home Price Increase Best Since 2005
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Median home prices continued to rise in the majority of metropolitan areas in the second quarter, with the national year-over-year price showing the strongest gain in seven-and-a-half years.
Builders More Confident in Senior Market
Washington, DC, Aug. 9, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes showed strong continued improvement in the second quarter.
Tarkett Expands Distribution with Midwest
Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 9, 2013 –- Tarkett said that Midwest Floorcoverings, Inc. will be extending its partnership with Tarkett to include all commercial products currently marketed under the Johnsonite brand.