Wholesale Inventories Up Again in January
Washington, DC, March 9, 2011 -- Wholesale inventories rose more than forecast in January, according to the Commerce Department.
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Chinese To Build Low-Cost Housing
Beijing, China, March 9, 2011 -- The Chinese government will spend nearly $200 billion this year to build 10 million low-cost homes, according to an Associated Press report.
NAHB Study Shows Buyers Thinking Smaller
Washington, DC, March 8, 2011 -- A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders shows that the recent housing downturn has changed what Americans are looking for in their next home.
Metroflor Names Former Wilsonart Exec CEO
Norwalk, CT, March 8, 2011 –- Luxury vinyl flooring firm Metroflor Corporation has named former Wilsonart executive Russell Rogg as president and CEO.
Karastan Returns To High Point Market
Dalton, GA, March 8, 2011 -- For the first time since October 2005, Karastan is participating in the High Point Market.
Chain-Store Sales Continue To Increase
New York, NY, March 8, 2011 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended March 5 rose 2.6% from the previous year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Omnova Solutions Raising Latex Prices
Fairlawn, OH, March 8, 2011 -- Omnova Solutions said it will increase prices by $0.07 per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets, effective April 4.
Small Business Confidence at Three-Year High
Washington, DC, March 8, 2011 -- Small business confidence rose in February to the highest level in three years, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Canadian Flooring Associations in Joint Venture
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, March 8, 2011 -- The Floorcovering Institute of Ontario and the Tile Terrazzo and Marble Association of Canada have formed a joint membership venture.
Homebuilder Pulte Says Sign-ups Ahead of 2010
Bloomfield Hills, MI, March 8, 2011 -- Homebuilder Pulte said sign-ups for the first two months of the year are ahead of last year.