Retail Sales Strong in March
Washington, DC, April 16, 2012 -- Retail sales rose more than expected in March, according to the Commerce Department.
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Pergo Products Get Greenguard Certifications
Raleigh, NC, April 16, 2012 -- Laminate flooring maker Pergo said its products have achieved three certifications from the Greenguard Environmental Institute.
Home Builder Sentiment Falls in April
Washington, DC, April 16, 2012 -- Home-builder sentiment fell in April for the first time in seven months, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index.
NAHB Hosting Green Building Conference
Washington, DC, April 16, 2012 -- Building professionals looking to expand their green building knowledge can attend the 2012 National Green Building Conference and Expo in Nashville April 29-May 1.
New York Manufacturing Index Falls in April
Washington, DC, April 16, 2012 -- New York’s Empire State manufacturing index dropped to 6.56 in April from 20.21 in March, much slower than the 18 projected by economists.
Beaulieu Announces Management Changes
Dalton, GA, April 12, 2012 -- Beaulieu has announced changes in its management structure, effective immediately.
Consumer Sentiment Ticks Down in April
Ann Arbor, MI, April 13, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment in April edged down to 75.7 from a final March level of 76.2, according to the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters.
Flor Opens Ninth Retail Store
Chicago, IL, April 13, 2012 -- Flor, Inc. said it has opened a new retail location in West Hollywood in the heartbeat of Los Angeles's design community.
Blue Star To Market Duro-Design Products in U.S.
Las Vegas, NV, April 13, 2012 -- Blue Star Opportunities said it has signed an agreement with Duro-Design Inc. of Montreal that grants Blue Star exclusive rights to the Duro-Design brand of flooring products in the U.S. market.
Mortgage Rates Drop, 15-Year at Record Low
Washington, DC, April 13, 2012 -- The 15-year mortgage hit its lowest rate on record, while the 30-year mortgage remained near record lows, according to Freddie Mac.