Inflation Still Low, Personal Incomes Rise
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Inflation remains low, and personal incomes are up, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday.
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Mapei Begins Expansion Into Latin America
Deerfield Beach, FL, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Tile installation products maker Mapei said it is expanding into Latin America.
Polish Wood Flooring Firm Doubling Production
Barlinek, Poland, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Barlinek S.A has decided to increase wood flooring production to 500,000 square meters.
Holiday Online Retail Spending Up Double Digits
New York, NY, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Online retail spending is up 12% so far this holiday season compared to 2009, according to a report released by ComScore.
Economists See Flat Home Prices in 2011
Madison, NJ, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Home prices may not appreciate much in 2011, according to a survey of economists and housing analysts by MacroMarkets LLC.
UK's Tarmac Closing Precast, Flooring Operations
London, England, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Tarmac Building Products is planning to close its precast and flooring operations.
Architecture Billings Index Highest in Three Years
Washington, DC, Dec. 22, 2010 -- The U.S. architecture billings index rose to its highest level since December 2007 last month, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Lending Banks Support Pfleiderer Restructuring
Neumarkt, Germany, Dec. 22, 2010 -- Pfleiderer AG said it is receiving support from its lending banks with its restructuring process.
Analyst Raises Estimates for Interface
New York, NY, Dec. 22, 2010 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus said it is raising earnings estimates for carpet tile maker Interface.
Existing Home Sales Rise 5.6% in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 22, 2010 -- House resales rose 5.6% in November to a rate of 4.68 million, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.