Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again in July
New York, NY, Aug. 18, 2011 -- The Conference Board said its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.5% in July after an increase of 0.3% in June.
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Quick-Step Rolls Out DecorWood to Retailers
Dallas, TX, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Quick-Step has begun selling DecorWood, a new product category that it initially announced in January and displayed at the Surfaces trade show.
Existing Home Sales Decline in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Existing-home sales declined in July from an upwardly revised June pace but are notably higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits rose by 9,000 to 408,000 in the week ended Aug. 13, the highest in a month, Labor Department said.
Number of Homes for Sale Falls in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- The number of homes listed for sale fell again in July, according to Realtor.com.
Orian Rugs Partners With Canadian Retailer
Anderson, SC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Orian Rugs said it is expanding in Canada via a strategic partnership with The Brick, a home furnishings retailer.
CARE Entrepreneur Meeting Set Oct. 26 in Atlanta
Dalton, GA, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort will hold its 8th Annual Entrepreneur Meeting on Oct. 26 in Atlanta.
Flowcrete Opens Office in Indonesia
London, England, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Flowcrete Asia, the international flooring specialist company, has expanded its presence in South East Asia with the opening of a sales and technical support office in Indonesia.
Milliken Develops Recyclable Architectural Folders
Spartanburg, SC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Milliken has developed 100% recyclable architectural folders, made of paperboard.
Architecture Billings Index Falls Again in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 17, 2011 -- Following a drop of almost a full point in June, the Architecture Billings Index fell again by more than a point in July, according to the American Institute of Architects.