Report: Home Prices Post Record Decline in 2Q
New York, NY, August 28, 2007--Data through June released today by Standard & Poor’s for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices shows continued losses in the U.S. National Home Price Index.
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Revised HD Supply Sale Terms Confirmed
Atlanta, GA, August 28, 2007--Home Depot confirmed today that it will sell its HD Supply unit for $8.5 billion.
NTCA Hosts Total Solutions Conference Oct. 11-13
Jackson, MS, August 28, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is holding its annual Total Solutions business and technical conference at the Tradewinds Island Resort at St. Pete Beach, Florida.
Mannington Commercial Ups Prices on Luxury Vinyl
Salem, NJ, August 28, 2007 – Mannington Commercial will increase prices by 3% to 5% on Nature’s Paths Luxury Vinyl products effective with shipments made after October 1.
Sakrete Teams with NFL to Sack Homelessness
Charlotte, N.C. August 27, 2007 – Sakrete will partner with six National Football League (NFL) teams this season for the second-annual Sakrete Sack Program.
Existing Home Sales Slide 0.2% in July
Washington, DC, August 27, 2007 - Existing-home sales including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, slipped 0.2% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.75 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Christian Steps Down as Foamex President
Linwood, PA, August 27, 2007--Foamex International said its president and board member Gregory J. Christian has resigned from the company, effective September 1, to pursue other opportunities.
Monster Names Top Industries for Entry-Level Jobs
Maynard, MA, August 27, 2007---After monitoring online job demand across several industries over the last year, the student division of Monster Worldwide Inc. has identified the top five industries for entry-level workers.
Best Tile Re-Opens Dedham Massachusetts Showroom
Ludlow, MA, August--Best Tile Distributors of New England unveiled a new tile contractor service area and bargain center at the grand re-opening of its Dedham, Massachusetts showroom this August.
Fire Destroys North Carolina Rug Manufacturer
Grover, NC, August 27, 2007--Close to 100 firefighters from five companies responded to an early morning fire in Grover, N.C. Sunday.