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Godfrey Hirst Moves Into Georgia Complex

Adairsville, GA, July 22, 2011 -- Australian carpet firm Godfrey Hirst USA said it has moved into a 100,000-square-foot warehouse and office complex in Adairsville.

Chas Sydney Retires from AmericasMart

Atlanta, GA, July 22, 2011 -- Chas Sydney, who has led the AmericasMart Atlanta area rug franchise and its predecessors for more than three decades, has retired.

Coverings Announces Future Show Venues

Alexandria, VA, July 22, 2011 -- Coverings is returning to Orlando next year April 17-20.

Europe Proposes Tariffs on Chinese Tile

Brussels, Belgium, July 21, 2011 -- Imported Chinese ceramic tiles will be subject to import duties at European borders until 2016, under plans created by the European Union's Executive Commission, Reuters reported.

Leading Economic Indicators Rise in June

New York, NY, July 21, 2011 -- The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in June.

House Prices Increase in May

Washington, DC, July 21, 2011 -- U.S. house prices rose 0.4% percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from April to May, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s monthly House Price Index.

Initial Jobless Applications Rise Last Week

Washington, DC, July 21, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, according to the Labor Department.

Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Rebounds

Washington, DC, July 21, 2011 -- Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region rebounded in July after hitting close to a two-year low during in June.

Flor Opens Fifth Store in Dallas

Chicago, IL, July 21, 2011 -- Modular carpet maker Flor said it has opened its fifth national store in Dallas.

Muslim Clerics To Help Fight Illegal Logging

Jakarta, Indonesia, July 21, 2011 -- The Forestry Ministry is turning to 5,000 Muslim preachers in its latest move to fight illegal logging in local communities.