RFMS and Pro%Cent Merge, Offer Commercial Package
Tuscaloosa, AL, April 11, 2007--RFMS said today that it has added a complete software solution for the commercial flooring business segment with the recent merger of Pro%Cent.
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Shopping Center Vacancies Rises
New York, NY, April 11, 2007--The vacancy rate at local shopping centers rose to the highest level since 2004.
CMI Intros Indoor/Outdoor Braided Rugs
Pawtucket, RI, April 11, 2007--As consumers expand their decorating styles outside their homes, cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.) introduces the indoor/outdoor sunbraid collection.
Cersanit to Expand Ukrainian Operation
Warsaw, Poland, April 11, 2007--Polish ceramic tile maker Cersanit will get a EUR 80 mln loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
USGBC Calls for More Federal Funding
Washington, DC, April 11, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Research Committee has called for a higher level of funding for research.
Mortgage Apps and Refinance Apps Off
Washington, DC, April 11, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 6, 2007.
Survey: Double Digit Search Engine Spending Seen
New York, NY, April 11, 2007--JupiterResearch has found that 26 percent of large advertisers in companies with annual revenues of $50 million or more plan to increase spending on search engine marketing by more than 25 percent this year.
DFS Commercial Acquires Envolve
Foster City, CA, April 11, 2007--DFS Commercial, Inc., a provider of commercial flooring products and services, has completed its acquisition of Envolve, Inc., a flooring maintenance services company based in Kansas City, Missouri.
NTCA Marks 60th Anniversary
Jackson, MS, April 11, 2007--This year marks the 60th anniversary of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA).
IWT Tesoro Inks $5M Ad Deal
Westport, CT, April 11, 2007--Ceramic tile distributor IWT Tesoro said it has contracted with Global Media Fund, Inc.(GMF).