Personal Incomes, Spending Rise in March
Washington, DC, April 29, 2011 -- Americans earned and spent more in March, according to the Commerce Department.
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Tai Ping Rebrands Commercial, Hospitality Products
New York, NY, April 29, 2011 -- Tai Ping said it has rebranded its commercial and hospitality products "1956 by Tai Ping."
Empire Carpet Man Dies
New York, NY, April 29, 2011 --Elmer Lynn Hauldren, better known as the Empire Carpet Man, died at age 89.
Interface Income Nearly Doubles in First Quarter
Atlanta, GA, April 28, 2011--Interface reported net income in the first quarter of $9.8 million, or $0.15 per share compared to $4.9 million, or $0.08 per share a year ago.
Pending Home Sales Increase in March
Washington, DC, April 28, 2011 -- Pending home sales rose 5.1% in March from a downwardly revised 89.5 in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Remodeling Market Improves in First Quarter
Washington, DC, April 28, 2011 -- The remodeling market is heading into recovery, according to the National Home Builders Association
Economy Grows More Than Expected
Washington, DC, April 28, 2011 -- GDP in the first quarter was better than expected, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Flor Opens Fourth Retail Store in Atlanta
Chicago, IL, April 28, 2011 -- Flor Inc., said it has opened its fourth national store in Atlanta.
GSA Sets Standard for Carpet Purchases
Ann Arbor, MI, April 28, 2011--The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) now requires gold level certification to NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet for all broadloom and carpet tile purchased through the GSA.
Fairclough Named Senior VP at BASF
Florham Park, NJ, April 28, 2011--BASF announced that it has named Derek Fairclough as senior vice president, dispersions and pigments in North America.