Consumer Price Index Up 0.3% in October
Washington, DC, November 15, 2007-- The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in October, driven by the sharpest rise in energy costs in five months, according to the Labor Department.
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JCPenney Third Quarter Earnings Fall, Guides Lower
Plano, TX, November 15, 2007--J.C. Penney reported a 9% drop in quarterly profit, saying sales weakened "dramatically" in September and October.
Stoddard to Speak at Las Vegas Design Center
Las Vegas, NV, November 15, 2007--Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center will feature acclaimed interior designer, Alexandra Stoddard on Friday, December 7.
Somerset Hardwood Names Three Distributors
Somerset, KY, November 15, 2007-- Somerset Hardwood Flooring has added three new distributors to cover portions of the Northeastern United States.
Halo Names Wheeler Distributor in Florida
Atlanta, GA, November 15, 2007--Halo Floors has named Wheeler Floors as its newest distributor, covering the Florida market.
Lumber Liquidators’ Sullivan Sells Shares
Washington, DC, November 15, 2007-- The chairman of hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators Inc. sold 4.1 million shares of stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing
Domotex asia/ChinaFloor Readies for 10th Show
Shanghai, China, November 15, 2007-- The 10th edition of Domotex asia/ChinaFloor (DACF) will take place at Shanghai New International Expo Centre during March 11-13.
NAR Expects Housing Recovery Next Year
Las Vegas, NV, November 13, 2007 - A modest recovery for existing-home sales is expected in 2008 as the impact of the credit crunch subsides.
November Floor Focus Features Retail 100
Chattanooga, TN, November 14, 2007--The November issue of Floor Focus magazine, now in the mail, features the annual Focus 100 Retail
Mortgage Applications Rise 5.5% in Week
Washington, DC, November 14, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association said mortgage applications rose 5.5% from the previous week. Applications were up 21.8% compared with the same week last year.