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New York, NY, October 6, 2006—The Economy.com unit of Moody's issued a report predicting that median existing-home house prices will fall 3.6% next year in the U.S., with some areas falling as much as 20%.
Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2006--Home Depot said that it is hiring more than 1,000 new employees in the U.S. as part of its latest effort to improve its stores. The company said that it is seeking in particular applicants with specialty, skilled trades and p
Trenton, NJ, October 2, 2006-- A whole series of previously untaxed services in the state of New Jersey have become the subject to sales tax.
Washington, DC, October 2, 2006--- Construction spending unexpectedly rose by 0.3% in August despite a 1.5% drop in outlays on private residential building projects, the Commerce Department said Monday.
Backa Palanka, Serbia, October 2, 2006--Tarkett AG placed a bid to acquire the remaining 57% majority stake in Sintelon Ad for YUG7.728 billion (US$118.84 million).
Dalton, GA, October 2, 2006--Mohawk University, the training arm of Mohawk Industries, has been recognized with a number of new awards for its innovative education programs targeted to floorcovering dealers, retail sales associates, and installers.
Wellington, New Zealand, September 29, 2006--Australian carpet maker Godfrey Hirst has made an unconditional bid to buy debt-laden New Zealand rival Feltex Carpets Ltd.
Washington, DC, September 29, 2006—Consumer spending rose 0.1 percent in August, compared with a 0.8 percent gain in July, according to the Commerce Department report.
Dalton, GA, September 29, 2006--Mohawk FloorCare Essentials has been listed among compliant products within the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Design for the Environment” (DfE) program for formulators of chemical products.
New York, NY, September 28, 2006--Goldman Sachs lowered earnings estimates for home improvement retailers Home Depot (HD : The Home Depot, Inc. and Lowe's Companies (LOW : Lowe's Companies, Inc. due to expectations of a continued deceleration in h