Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Still Negative
Washington, DC, Aug. 16, 2012 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index remained negative in August, with a reading of negative 7.1 vs. negative 12.9 in July.
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Tarkett To Present ReStart Award
Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 16, 2012 -- Tarkett will recognize people who fully utilize its ReStart Recycling and Reclamation Program with a ReStart Award.
July Retail Sales Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2012 -- Retail sales in the U.S. rose more than expected in July, according to Commerce Department figures.
It's a Good Sign That Housing Is Less Affordable
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2012 -- Homes became a little less affordable in the second quarter thanks to rising prices, according to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo.
Homebuilders More Confident in August
Washington, DC, Aug. 15, 2012 -- U.S. homebuilders grew more confident in the housing market in August.
Johnsonite Gets Green Good Design Award
Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 14, 2012 -- Johnsonite said it was recently given the 2012 Green Good Design Award for its iQ vinyl flooring product line.
OW To Open New Showroom in September
Dalton, GA, Aug. 15, 2012 -- Oriental Weavers will open its new New York showroom in September.
New York Manufacturing Falls Sharply
Washington, DC, Aug. 15, 2012 -- The Empire State manufacturing index fell sharply to in August, the first time activity has contracted in nine months.
CRI Posts Courses at Hanley-Wood University
Dalton, GA, Aug. 15, 2012 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has posted 10 CEU courses at Hanley-Wood University, a large source of continuing professional education for the architectural and design community.
'Shadow' Housing Inventory Not So Threatening
New York, NY, Aug. 15, 2012 -- Despite predictions that the "shadow inventory" of homes will continue to depress housing prices for many years, the Wall Street Journal is reporting there's reason to be more optimistic.