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Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Carpet maker Bentley Prince Street and vinyl flooring maker Parterre Flooring Systems have collaborated on a collection of flooring in what they see as the first in a series.
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Mortgage bankers are predicting that interest rates will rise from historic lows to over 5% next year.
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Johnsonite vinyl tile was used in the Manassas Park Elementary School, which was recently named an American Institute of Architects’ Environment Award Winner.
Houston, TX, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Invista said it plans to invest significant capital in its Texas facilities over the next six years to handle an expected increased demand for the chemical intermediates it produces in Texas.
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- An Associated Press survey of economists shows they believe the economy will improve only marginally next year.
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Sales of new homes rose 6.6% in September, according to the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2010--Luxury and department stores are expected to see increased sales this holiday season, according to the head of the National Retail Federation.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Shaw Industries said that its Shawfloors.com consumer website has been named one of BtoB Magazine's "Ten Great Websites” of 2010 in a recent article.
Chicago, IL, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Gerflor said that its complete Taraflex Sports Flooring range is compliant with the American Society for Testing Materials’ standard for indoor sports floor systems.
London, England, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Carpetright said sales continue to fall as fragile consumer confidence has hit demand for big ticket, housing-related items.