Tarkett Says Products Beat European VOC Standards
Nanterre, France, Jan. 14, 2011 -- Tarkett said that all its floor coverings sold in Europe have VOC emissions 10 times lower than current European standards.
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Core Inflation Remains Tame in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2011 -- U.S. consumer prices rose 0.5% in December, the largest increase since June 2009, mostly due to rising energy costs, the Labor Department reported Friday.
NWFA Raises Membership Fees
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 14, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said it has raised its dues from $395 per year to $425 per year for all members.
Sales of Second Homes Picking Up
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2010 -- Sales of vacation and second homes are growing, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors.
Economists Growing More Optimistic About Growth
New York, NY, Jan. 14, 2011 -- Economists are growing increasingly optimistic about the economy, according to a survey by The Wall Street Journal.
CARE Lauds Shaw Investment in GeoHay
Dalton, GA, Jan. 12, 2011 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort has praised Shaw Industries' investment in GeoHay.
Economic Growth Moderate at Year's End
Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2011 -- Economic growth continued to expand moderately at the end of 2010, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in its Beige Book report.
Economists See 20% Increase in Home Building
Orlando, FL, Jan. 13, 2010 -- New-home builders across the country can expect to see their business increase as much as 20% this year, according to a story in the Orlando Sentinel.
Foreclosures in 2010 Slightly Higher Than 2009
Irvine, CA, Jan. 13, 2011 -- More than 1 million people lost their homes last year in foreclosure, according to foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Initial Jobless Claims Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims rose to the highest level since October, the Labor Department reported.