Consumer Credit Up in May
Washington, DC, July 11, 2006--Consumers credit outstanding rose by an unexpected 2.4%, or $4.4 billion in May to $2.173 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve.
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828 Names Sales Manager
Greenville, SC, July 10, 2006--828 International has named Matt Tollison to the post of sales manager for North Carolina and South Carolina, effective immediately.
Survey: Today's Woman More DIY Than Ever
the fifth annual national survey of female homeowners and females considering homeownership commissioned by Lowe's, today's woman is more independent than ever when it comes to the home.
5th Annual CARE Conference Slated for Charleston,
Dalton, GA, July 3, 2006--The 5th Annual CARE Conference will be held at the Francis Marion Hotel located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina.
Solutia to Refinance Euro Notes
St. Louis, June 30, 2006--Solutia Inc., announced that its subsidiary, Solutia Europe SA/NV, has received a fully underwritten commitment from Citigroup Global Markets Limited for a EUR200 million loan.
Carpets International Signs Distributor in Vietnam
Bangkok, Thailand, June 30, 2006--Southeast Asia's largest carpet maker Carpets International Thailand has appointed Gannon Vietnam as its exclusive distributor in Vietnam,
Condor Acquires Ralux Carpet from Radici
Bergamo, Italy, June 28,2006--Radici Group announced today that a share purchase agreement has been entered into with the Dutch Condor Group for the sale of Ralux NV, a carpet maker in Flanders, Belgium.
Hill Named WFCA Chairman, Sets Bold Agenda
Anaheim, CA, July 3, 2006--Robert A. Hill, who built a group of floor covering businesses from a single store in suburban Chicago to a $100 million-plus operation today, takes over as Chairman of the Board of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) on
Existing-Home Sales Slide
Washington, DC, June 27, 2006--Sales of existing homes experienced a minor decline in May with home prices rising near normal rates, according to the National Association of Realtors.