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New York, NY, Jan. 26, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose in December for a third month, indicating the U.S. economy will keep growing early this year, according to the Conference Board.
Irvine, CA, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Foreclosures made up a smaller proportion of all homes sold in the U.S. in last year's third quarter, tracking firm RealtyTrac said.
Viken, Sweden, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Välinge said that it has signed a license agreement with Mannington that gives Välinge the exclusive right to sub-license the Mannington IP related to LVT-locking technology.
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2012 -- New home sales unexpectedly fell in December for the first time in four months, marking the slowest year on record for builders, according to the Commerce Department.
Stoddard, NH, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has rolled out a new website and logo to coincide with its rebranding initiative.
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2012 -- New applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, according to the Labor Department.
Dalton, GA, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Shaw Industries said it is sponsoring the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway fundraising campaign.
Paris, France, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Tarkett said it has been awarded with the Cradle to Cradle Silver Certificate for its multilayer parquet flooring products in Sweden and in Poland.
Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 26, 2012 -- The European Federation of the Parquet Industry said wood floor consumption in 2011 in Europe was stable compared to 2010.
Dallas, TX, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Daltile, in conjunction with the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation, named Sarah Garcia as the winner of the inaugural Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the ASID Foundation.