Washington State Carpet Stewardship Bill Dies
Seattle, WA, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Proposed legislation that would have required producers of carpet to join and fund a "carpet stewardship organization" in Washington state died without a hearing.
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Zillow Sees Further Home Value Declines Ahead
Seattle, WA, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Home values are likely to fall 3.7% this year, down from a 4.7% decline in 2011, according to a forecast released by real estate firm Zillow.
Consumer Sentiment Falls Back in February
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 10, 2012 -- The initial February reading of the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters measure of consumer sentiment fell to 72.5 in February from 75 in January.
Consumer Reports Names Top Low Cost Vacuums
Yonkers, NY, Feb. 10, 2012 -- When it comes to vacuums, shoppers don't have to spend top dollar to get top performance, according to Consumer Reports.
Ardex a Finalist in Pittsburgh Ethics Awards
Pittsburgh, PA, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Engineered cements firm Ardex Americas was recently named a 2011 Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards finalist in the medium sized business category.
Orian Rugs Subject of 'World's Greatest' Show
Anderson, SC, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Orian Rugs will be featured on the television series "World's Greatest."
Brintons Carpets May Cut Jobs in UK, China
London, England, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Brintons Carpets could cut 150 jobs in the UK and China as part of an ongoing cost-cutting program.
Metroflor Presents Awards to Distributors
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Metroflor Corp. presented awards to distibutors and others at Surfaces 2012.
Housing Affordability Continues To Improve
Washington, DC, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Housing affordability conditions improved in most metropolitan areas, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors.
Claims for Unemployment Benefits Fall Again
Washington, DC, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell again last week, another sign that the labor market is continuing to improve.