Trade Deficit Widened in March
Washington, DC, May 12, 2009--The Commerce Department said Tuesday the trade deficit widened to $27.6 billion in March, slightly lower than the $29 billion gap that economists had forecast.
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Anderson Urges Execs To Take Broad View of Profits
San Francisco, CA, May 11, 2009--Why don't CEOs of major corporations think about things like sustainability or take creative approaches to reducing waste and energy?
Employment Growth Unlikely Until Next Year
Washington, DC, May 11, 2009--The White House said it is unlikely to see employment growth until 2010 even if economic activity begins to pick up later this year, according to a report Sunday.
Survey Shows Homeowners Ready To Remodel
Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2009--A national study indicates a much improved outlook for the home improvement industry in 2009, as well as significant shifts in the way homeowners invested in their homes in the first quarter of 2009.
InterfaceFlor Begins New Australasia Campaign
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, May 11, 2009--InterfaceFlor has launched new brand campaigns in Australasia, designed to change the perception of carpet tiles.
NAHB Honors Green Housing Projects
Washington, DC, May 11--Home building industry leaders honored the best in green residential design and outstanding advocacy efforts at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Green Building Awards.
Illinois Tool Works Decides To Keep Wilsonart
Glenview, IL, May 11, 2009--Illinois Tool Works Inc. said that it won't sell off laminate maker Wilsonart and the rest of its Decorative Services Division.
Beaulieu Offering Two Dealer Sales Events
Dalton, GA, May 11, 2009 — Beaulieu of America said it plans to stimulate sales in two major regions.
Beazer Homes Cuts Loss in Half
Atlanta, GA, May 8, 2009--Beazer Homes USA reported a second quarter net loss from continuing operations of $114.9 million, or $2.97 per share, compared to a net loss of $229.8 million, or $5.96 per share, a year ago.
Resolution Recognizes Sustainability of Hardwood
Washington, DC, May 8, 2009--A resolution recognizing the importance and sustainability of the U.S. hardwoods industry has been submitted to the U.S. Committee on Agriculture.