Consumer Sentiment Surges in Early December
Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 11, 2009--Consumer sentiment improved markedly in early December, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.
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US Floors Bamboo Gets Greenguard Certification
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 11. 2009--The Greenguard Environmental Institute said that Dalton, Ga.-based US Floors Inc. has achieved the first-ever certification for a complete line of bamboo flooring.
Armstrong Kentucky Plant Gets FSC Certification
Lancaster, PA, Dec. 11, 2009--Armstrong Flooring Products said that its Somerset, Kentucky engineered hardwood manufacturing plant has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.
Retail Sales Encouraging in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 11, 2009--U.S. retail sales rose an encouraging 1.3% in November, according to the Commerce Department.
Shaw Launching Year-Long Anso Campaign
Dalton, GA, Dec. 11, 2009--Shaw’s premium fiber brand, Anso nylon, is launching in January a year-long campaign to benefit retailers called “Anso? Hope so.”
Businesses Increase Inventories in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 11, 2009--Businesses increased their inventories in October, stopping a trend of 13 consecutive declines.
Entrepreneur Patents Orthopaedic Prayer Rug
Schwentinental, Germany, Dec. 11, 2009--An entrepreneur in Germany has patented an orthopaedic prayer rug to help Muslims.
Report Shows Flaws in Loan Modification Program
Washington, DC, Dec. 11, 2009--A new report says there are few incentives for mortgage lenders to offer loan modifications to stop the foreclosure crisis.
Universal Fibers To Begin $13 Million Expansion
Bristol, VA, Dec. 9, 2009--Universal Fibers said it will invest $13 million in an expansion at its Bristol headquarters that will create 84 new jobs.
Foreclosures Fall Again, But May Be Temporary
Irvine, CA, Dec. 10, 2009--The number of homeowners who received a foreclosure-related notice in November fell for the fourth straight month, according to RealtyTrac Inc.