Pending Home Sales Edge Down in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Pending home sales declined in August after hitting a two-year high in July, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Police Looking for Stolen SmartStrand Rhino
St. Peters, MO, Sept. 27, 2012 -- A 12-foot tall inflatable rhino promoting Mohawk's Smartstrand carpet at Michael's Flooring Outlets was stolen last Friday.
Mullican Offering Retailer Reward Campaign
Johnson City, TN, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Hardwood maker Mullican Flooring said it is conducting a national cash rewards campaign for flooring retailers Oct. 1 through Nov. 30.
GDP Revised Lower for Second Quarter
Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Economic growth in the second quarter was revised down to 1.3% from 1.7% in its final review.
Durable Goods Orders Decline on Transportation
Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Durable goods orders fell 13.2% in August due mostly to significantly lower orders for cars and airplanes, according to the Commerce Department.
New LCA Standard in Public Comment Phase
Madison, WI, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Leonardo Academy is providing information about developments related to the drafting of a new national life cycle assessment standard under the American National Standard Institute process.
New Home Sales Dip but Prices Surge Higher
Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2012 -- Sales of new single-family homes fell slightly in August to a 373,000 annual pace, the Commerce Department said.
Invista Rolling Out Value Stainmaster Line
Kennesaw, GA, Sept. 25, 2012 -- Invista is rolling out a new Stainmaster Essentials line consisting of lower cost polyester and nylon products.
Omnova Solutions Income Up on Sales Decline
Fairlawn, OH, Sept. 26, 2012 -- Omnova Solutions reported net income for the third quarter of $6.4 million, or $0.14 per diluted share.
NWFA Has Room for Exhibitors at Domotex
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 26, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said it will continue to have its presence at Domotex Hannover in January.