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Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2010--A new Harris Poll finds no major changes in consumer expectations for how they will spend their money on big ticket items over the next six months, with the possible exception of homes.
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2010--Growth in the U.S. services sector accelerated last month more quickly than economists had expected and hiring also picked up, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Chicago, IL, Oct. 5, 2010--Birger Juell, whose flooring company was known for creating intricate custom floors for famous clients, was found dead along with his wife at a Wisconsin lake on Saturday.
Utica, MI, Oct. 5, 2010--Southeast Michigan hard surfaces distributor Tile & Stone Works has signed a distribution agreement with Orchid Ceramics.
Queensland, Australia, Oct. 5, 2010--Australia tile firm Beaumont Tiles has reported the 2009/10 fiscal year as its best on record, with an overall 9.8% growth in sales.
Jinjiang, China, Oct. 5, 2010--China Ceramics Co. said that its major brands "Hengda" and "HD" were awarded Asia's 500 Most Influential Brands of the Year 2010.
Queensland, Australia, Oct. 5, 2010--A project to turn coconut palms into flooring could provide a boost to Pacific Island economies, according to ABC News.
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2010--Pending home sales rose a higher than expected 4.3% in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 4, 2010--Jeremy Stroop, operations manager for CARE, has been named by as one of 40 Georgians under the age of 40 who are making a significant mark on their professions and communities.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 4, 2010--California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed the Carpet Stewardship Bill, which the industry hopes could become a nationwide model for carpet recycling.