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Washington, DC, December 27, 2006--“After slowing to a ‘below-potential’ pace in recent quarters, the economy will continue decelerating toward a ‘soft landing’ in the coming year,” said David Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manuf
Washington, DC, December 27, 2006--Sales of new homes in November rose 3.4 percent to an annual pace of 1.047 million following a 1.013 million rate the prior month, which was faster than previously reported, according to a Commerce Department report.
Dalton, GA, December 26, 2006--Beaulieu of America has launched a new carpet collection called Coronet Soft Classics. The collection is positioned as the retailers’ new “Go To” Retail Profit And Selection Center.
New York, NY, December 26, 2006--Consumers are expected to troop back to retail stores Tuesday, looking to return ill-fitting apparel, cash in gift cards and take advantage of post-Christmas clearance discounts.
Ellijay, GA, December 22, 2006--Effective January 1, 2007, Blueridge Home residential carpet styles will transition from Anso to Natq Home and Natiq EnviroHome nylon.
Washington, DC, December 21, 2006--The current cooling trend in the housing market appears to have dampened investor confidence somewhat in companies whose primary business involves apartments and condos, according to the results of the latest Multifamily
Washington, DC, December 21, 2006--The economy grew at a 2% real seasonally adjusted annual rate in the third quarter, slightly lower than the 2.2% estimated a month ago, the Commerce Department reported.
Calhoun, GA, December 21, 2006--Two decades ago Megatrends identified 10 trends that were expected to change society. The recently published Megatrends 2010 outlines issues that will impact our lives in the coming years, among them, the rise of conscious
Washington, DC, December 19, 2006--Construction of new homes rebounded in November, rising 6.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.588 million, after a 14% drop in October, according to a Commerce Department report.
Woodland Hills, CA, December 20, 2006--The floor covering industry mourns the loss of journalist and publisher Howard Olansky who died yesterday in Los Angeles after a brief illness. He was 78.