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Mortgage Applications Down on Fewer Purchases

Mortgage Applications Down on Fewer Purchases

Washington, DC, April 27, 2011 -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell last week, as purchase applications dropped by the largest amount in nearly a year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Retail Sales Increase Last Week

Retail Sales Increase Last Week

New York, NY, Aprilo 26, 2011 -- U.S. retail sales rose 3.2% year on year in the week that ended April 23, the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs reported.

CRI Has Industry's Most Influential Blog

CRI Has Industry's Most Influential Blog

Kinnelon, NJ, April 26, 2011 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute Blog continues to be the flooring industry's most influential blog, according to Simple Marketing Now's Social Flooring Index.

Manufacturing Execs Say Higher Prices Ahead

Chicago, IL, April 26, 2011 -- In a national survey of U.S. manufacturing chief financial officers and senior controllers, 66% say that their company intends to raise the sales price for their goods over the next six months.