Chain Store Sales Higher Last Week
New York, NY, July 27, 2010--U.S. chain-store sales rose 3.8% last past week compared with one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
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Foreclosures Produce Lowest House Sales Prices
Cambridge, MA, July 27, 2010--A foreclosure reduces the value of a house by 27%, according to a study by an MIT economist and researchers at Harvard University.
CodeBlue, Empire Team To Handle Insurance Claims
Eau Claire, WI, July 27, 2010--CodeBlue has formed a strategic alliance with Empire Today for the service delivery of the recently announced CodeBlue Flooring program.
Consumer Confidence Falls in July on Job Worries
New York, NY, July 27, 2010--Americans' confidence in the economy eroded further in July amid job worries, according to the Conference Board.
Anderson Progressing in Battle With Cancer
Atlanta, GA, July 27, 2010--Interface founder Ray Anderson appears to winning his fight against liver cancer.
Kitchen of The Year Features Mohawk Flooring
Dalton, GA, July 27, 2010--The House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year Project prominently features Mohawk hardwood and carpet and as key elements of the design.
Single-Family Home Prices Rise Again
New York, NY, July 27, 2010--Prices for single-family homes in 20 major cities rose a seasonally-unadjusted 1.3% in May, according to the Case-Shiller home price index released Tuesday by Standard & Poor's.
Apartment Rentals Surge as Young Adults Find Jobs
New York, NY, July 27, 2010--Apartment rentals are surging as mounting foreclosures reduce homeownership and an improving job market is encouraging young adults to find their own places to live.
June New Home Sales Ahead of Expectations
Washington, DC, July 26, 2010--New home sales in the U.S. rose in June more than forecast, perhaps a signal the worst of the slump triggered by the end of a government tax credit is over.
Masland in Partnership With Brink & Chapman
Mobile, AL, July 26, 2010--Masland said it has formed an exclusive partnership with Brink & Campman, a Dutch manufacturer noted for its high-quality woven and handtufted rugs.