Karastan Rugs Used in Design Star Program
Dalton, GA, June 25, 2012 -- Three Karastan rugs were selected by the creative finalists for season seven of HGTV Design Star.
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Dal-Tile Mexico Operation Recognized
Dallas, TX, June 25, 2012 -- Expansión Magazine has recognized Dal-Tile Mexico, Monterrey, as a Top Company 2012 “The Place Where Everyone Wants to Work” in the category of companies with more than 3,000 employees.
Flooring Gallery Closes Seven Iowa Stores
Des Moines, IA, June 22, 2012 -- Flooring Gallery abruptly closed its seven Iowa locations this week, according to the DesMoines Register.
Oil Prices Continue Downward Trend
Washington, DC, June 22, 2012 -- Oil prices hovered near $78 a barrel Friday as markets remain jittery about economic conditions.
NAHB Says Student Loan Debt Fueled Housing Slump
Washington, DC, June 22, 2012 -- New analysis of government data by the National Association of Home Builders reveals a connection between rising student loan debt and the onset of the housing slump, the group said.
Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low
Washington, DC, June 22, 2012 -- The interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage reached a new low this week, according to a weekly survey of rates from Freddie Mac.
UK's Recofloor Wins Environmental Award
London, England, June 22, 2012 -- Vinyl-flooring recycling program Recofloor has won a Business Commitment to the Environment Award.
Leading Economic Indicators Up More Than Expected
New York, NY, June 21, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in May, according to the Conference Board.
J&J Industries Names Vice President of Marketing
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2012 -- J&J Industries said that Ross Leonard has joined the company as corporate vice president of marketing.
Home Sales Up Over Last Year
Washington, DC, June 21, 2012 -- Home resales fell 1.5% in May as fewer cheap homes were sold, according to the National Association of Realtors.