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Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 26, 2008--FieldTurf Tarkett has entered an Advisory Circle partnership with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in the U.S. and is now a member of its turf advisory committee.
Vancouver, WA, June 26, 2008--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification recently educated claims representatives and trainers from hard surface flooring and carpet manufacturing companies.
Washington, DC, June 26, 2008--Existing homes sale edged up in May as prices continued to fall, the National Association of Realtors said.
Miami, FL, June 26, 2008--Homebuilder Lennar Corp. narrowed its loss in the second quarter but sees housing market conditions deteriorating even more this year.
Washington, DC, June 26, 2008--The economy grew 1 percent in the first quarter, spurred by stronger sales of U.S. products overseas, according to the Commerce Department.
Columbus, OH, June 26, 2008--China will soon surpass Japan to become the second-largest retail market after the U.S., according to a new forecast from TNS Retail Forward, Marketing Daily reports.
Washington, DC, June 26, 2008--Initial jobless claims held steady last week but were still at a high level.
Kansas City, MO, June 26, 2008--The Certified Floorcovering Installers Association will mark its 15th annivesary at its annual meeting July 31 to Aug. 2.
Kidderminster, England, June 26, 2008--Victoria Carpets said its pre-tax profit was up by more than 25 percent, to $6.9 million.
Washington, DC, June 26, 2008--The National Association of Home Builders has abandoned its support of a controversial provision in the Senate-passed bill that would have allowed builders to carry back their losses two additional years.