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Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Nationwide housing affordability during the fourth quarter rose to its highest level in the 20 years since it has been measured, according to National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.
Dalton, GA, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Shaw Industries has named Paul Murray vice president of sustainability and environmental affairs.
Beverly, WVA, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Teamsters Local 175 said it overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal today by Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Co.
Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region jumped in February to its highest level since January 2004, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Dalton, GA, Feb. 18, 2011 -- The Shaw Learning Academy, the training division of Shaw Industries, has been recognized by Training magazine as a “Training Top 125” company for the seventh consecutive year.
Washington, DC, Feb. 17, 2011 -- The National Retail Federation says it expects retail sales to rise 4% this year, the biggest increase since 2006.
Washington, DC, Feb. 17, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims rose slightly more than expected last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
New York, NY, Feb. 17, 2011 -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index edged up 0.1% in January to 112.3, following a revised 0.8% increase in December, and a 1.1% increase in November.
Dalton, GA, Feb. 17, 2011 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort will hold a webinar for retailers on California's new carpet recycling regulations on March 22 at 2 p.m.
New York, NY, Feb. 17, 2010 -- The National Association of Realtors has overstated home sales for 10 years and last year overestimated sales by 15 to 20 percent, according to CoreLogic.