Remodeling Market Improves in First Quarter
Washington, DC, April 28, 2011 -- The remodeling market is heading into recovery, according to the National Home Builders Association
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Economy Grows More Than Expected
Washington, DC, April 28, 2011 -- GDP in the first quarter was better than expected, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Flor Opens Fourth Retail Store in Atlanta
Chicago, IL, April 28, 2011 -- Flor Inc., said it has opened its fourth national store in Atlanta.
GSA Sets Standard for Carpet Purchases
Ann Arbor, MI, April 28, 2011--The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) now requires gold level certification to NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet for all broadloom and carpet tile purchased through the GSA.
Fairclough Named Senior VP at BASF
Florham Park, NJ, April 28, 2011--BASF announced that it has named Derek Fairclough as senior vice president, dispersions and pigments in North America.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, April 28, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week to their highest level since January, according to the Labor Department.
Milliken Unveils New Corporate Identity
Sparatanburg, SC, April 27, 2011 -- Milliken is rebranding its corporate identity "to position itself for the future while embracing strengths from its successful history," the company said.
Lumber Liquidators Reports Lower Income
Toano, VA, April 27, 2011 -- Lumber Liquidators reported that net income fell 17.1% to $5.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter.
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.
Interface Completes Debt Exchange
Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2011 -- Interface announced the completion of its offer to exchange $275 million aggregate principal amount .