April Consumer Sentiment Better Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, April 27, 2012 -- The final reading for consumer sentiment in April rose to 76.4 from 76.2 in March, according to the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters.
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Economy Continues To Grow but at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, April 27, 2012 -- Gross domestic product rose at a 2.2% annual rate in the first quarter after a 3% pace in the prior quarter.
Flor Opens Retail Store in Boston
Chicago, IL, April 27, 2012 -- Flor Inc. has open its newest retail location in Boston in the trendy Back Bay area.
Teragren Founders Form New Bamboo Venture
Birmingham, AL, April 27, 2012 -- Teragren founders Ann and David Knight, along with Craig Thomason, have formed Resource Fiber LLC and a subsidiary, Resource Fiber/ Alabama LLC to create a comprehensive domestic bamboo industry.
NeoCon Releases Schedule for Next Decade
Chicago, IL, April 27, 2012 -- For those who like to plan way ahead, Merchandise Mart Properties has released its NeoCon’s schedule for the next decade through 2021.
Milliken Teaming With Marine Artist Guy Harvey
Spartanburg, SC, April 27, 2012 -– Milliken is collaborating with internationally known marine artist and environmental conservationist Guy Harvey to create a new collection of indoor rugs and indoor/outdoor accent mats this spring.
Ceramics of Italy Names Tile Competition Winners
New York, NY, April 27, 2012 -- Ceramics of Italy has named the winners of its 2012 Tile Competition sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Commission.
Interface Reports First Quarter Results
Atlanta, GA, April 26, 2012 -- Interface reported a first quarter net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to net income of $9.8 million in the same period a year ago.
Pending Home Sales at Two Year High
Washington, DC, April 26, 2012 -- Pending home sales rose 4.1% in March to reach the highest level since April 2010, the National Association of Realtors said.
Zillow Says Now's Time To Buy a Home
Seattle, WA, April 26, 2012 -- Real estate data firm Zillow said home values in the U.S. increased 0.5% from February to March.