Existing Home Sales Decline in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Existing-home sales declined in July from an upwardly revised June pace but are notably higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits rose by 9,000 to 408,000 in the week ended Aug. 13, the highest in a month, Labor Department said.
Number of Homes for Sale Falls in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- The number of homes listed for sale fell again in July, according to Realtor.com.
Orian Rugs Partners With Canadian Retailer
Anderson, SC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Orian Rugs said it is expanding in Canada via a strategic partnership with The Brick, a home furnishings retailer.
CARE Entrepreneur Meeting Set Oct. 26 in Atlanta
Dalton, GA, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort will hold its 8th Annual Entrepreneur Meeting on Oct. 26 in Atlanta.
Flowcrete Opens Office in Indonesia
London, England, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Flowcrete Asia, the international flooring specialist company, has expanded its presence in South East Asia with the opening of a sales and technical support office in Indonesia.
Milliken Develops Recyclable Architectural Folders
Spartanburg, SC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Milliken has developed 100% recyclable architectural folders, made of paperboard.
Architecture Billings Index Falls Again in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 17, 2011 -- Following a drop of almost a full point in June, the Architecture Billings Index fell again by more than a point in July, according to the American Institute of Architects.
WFCA Backs Bill To Collect Web Sales Taxes
Anaheim, CA. Aug. 17, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association said it has endorsed Senate Bill 1452, “The Main Street Fairness Act” to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases.
Alliance Flooring CEO on Road Trip To Meet Members
Chattanooga, TN, Aug. 17, 2011 -- Alliance Flooring’s Co-CEO Ron Dunn and his wife hit the road in a recreational vehicle to visit member stores across the country.