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Manchester, NH, September 19, 2006--Flooring America and Flooring Canada welcomed 10 new members, five new branches, and two new owners during their just-completed summer convention, Aug 15-17 at the Denver Convention Center.
Washington, DC, September 18, 2006--As they begin to enter the housing market, many consumers in their 20s are more likely to buy a home at a younger age than their older brothers and sisters as well as their baby boomer parents.
New York, NY, September 18, 2006--The rebuilding of the World Trade Center is in many ways a memorial to those who lost their lives in the 2001 September 11 attacks, and it is a tribute that these buildings will also be built to the highest green building
New York, NY, September 114, 2006--Natural gas prices fell to a two-year low in New York Thursday because U.S. inventories rose more was expected. Natural gas is the fuel of choice for makers of ceramic tiles.
Atlanta, GA, September 12, 2006--Small business owner Henry Perry used to spend 10 hours per week handling payroll for Cal Oak Flooring in Livermore, Calif. Now he spends just one hour thanks to Home Depot's new program.
Wellington, New Zealand, September 11, 2006--The ANZ Bank is now expected to make a decision on Sleepyhead's rescue plan for carpet manufacturer Feltex on Tuesday.
Purchase, NY, September 8, 2006--MasterCard Worldwide, in conjunction with Home Depot have launched a "$100,000 Dream Kitchen Makeover" promotion.
Wellington, New Zealand, September 8, 2006--Feltex Carpets whose bank loans amount to 10 times its market value, would raise NZ$51 million ($33 million) selling new securities as part of a refinancing plan from an investment group.
Los Angeles, CA, September 7, 2006--KB Home cut its 2006 profit forecast citing weaker than expected demand for new homes amid a slowing housing market.
Atlanta, GA, September 7, 2006--Beazer Homes USA Inc., cut its full-year earnings outlook Thursday, citing slumping sales and contract cancellations in the latest sign of worsening conditions in the housing market.