Home Prices Fall by Record Amount in First Quarter
Washington, DC, May 27, 2009--U.S. home prices fell a record 19.1% in the first quarter compared to a year ago, according to the national Case-Shiller home price index released Tuesday.
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Mannington Plans Return To Surfaces Main Floor
Dallas, TX, May 27, 2009--Mannington Mills said it will be back on the main floor at Surfaces 2010 after displaying in another location this year.
Southern California IIDA Names Calibre Winners
Los Angeles, CA, May 27, 2009--The Southern California Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced its 2009 Calibre Award winners.
Milliken Contract Named To British Green List
Atlanta, GA, May 26, 2009--International carpet manufacturer Milliken Contract was ranked sixth in Britain on the second Sunday Times Green List published May 24.
Job Losses Leading To New Wave of Foreclosures
Washington, DC, May 26, 2009--Rising job losses are leading to rising home foreclosures nationwide, shifting from subprime borrowers to those with once solid credit, according to a story in the New York Times.
DuPont Economist Sees Likely Upturn in August
Wilmington, DE, May 26, 2009--A growing assortment of leading indicators suggests that the U.S. economy is nearing a business cycle trough, according to DuPont economist Robert Fry Jr. in his newsletter.
Robina Signs Distributor for Southeast
Kennesaw, GA, May 26, 2009--Robina has signed Custom Wholesale Floors to distribute the Robina laminate collection throughout the Southeast.
Housing Rebound To Be Slow, Economists Say
Washington, DC, May 26, 2009--The slump in the U.S. housing market may bottom next month without any prospect of a rebound for another year.
Tarkett Reports Higher Sales in 2008
Nanterre, France, May 26, 2009--Tarkett said 2008 sales of 2.069 billion euros were up 1.9% over 2007, driven by growth in Eastern Europe and sports surfacing, particularly artificial turf.
Bliss Brand Begins First National Sweepstakes
Dalton, GA, May 26, 2009--Beginning today, consumers will have a chance to win up to 300 yards (about $12,000) of Bliss carpet or one of 10 Bliss for Kids area rugs in the brand’s first national sweepstakes.