Mortgage Applications Fall in Latest Week
Washington, DC, March 23, 2011 -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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China Flooring To Pursue Stock Offering
Hong Kong, March 23, 2011 -- China Flooring Holding Co. is planning to raise between $200 million and $300 million in an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to reports.
UK Tile Firm Names Creative Director
London, England, March 23, 2011 -- UK tile manufacturer Johnson Tiles has appointed Darren Clanford as creative director.
Oriental Weavers Income Rises 37 Percent
Cairo, Egypt, March 22, 2011 -- Rug maker Oriental Weavers reported a 37% increase in fourth-quarter income on higher sales and prices.
Chain Store Sales Continue Upward Trend
New York, NY, March 22, 2011 -- U.S. weekly chain-store sales last week rose 3% compared with one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
2011 Manufacturing Summit Announced
Dalton, Georgia, March 22, 2011—Congressman Tom Graves was at J+J/Invision today to announce the 2011 Manufacturing Summit to be held on May 19 at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center.
Capel Rugs Promotes Watras to Vice President
Troy, NC, March 22, 2011 -- Capel Rugs has promoted Tami Watras to the new position of vice president-product and creative director.
Housing Prices Fall in January, FHFA Says
Washington, DC, March 22, 2011 -- U.S. housing prices fell 0.3% in January, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported Tuesday.
Analyst Says Armstrong Is a 'Top Pick'
New York, NY, March 22, 2011 -- RBC Capital Markets raised its rating on Armstrong World Industries to a "top pick."
WarmlyYours Names Marketing Director
Chicago, IL, March 22, 2011 -- WarmlyYours, makers of radiant electric heating systems for flooring, has named Kathryn Scott marketing director.