Harvard Study Paints Bleak Housing Picture
Cambridge, MA, June 23, 2008--A Harvard University study says the United States is caught in a real estate market downturn “that is shaping up to be the worst in a generation.”
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Safavieh To Design Private Label Rugs
Port Washington, NY, June 23, 2008--In response to demands from large rug retailers for private label and customized programs, upscale area rug company Safavieh has created its new Custom Mass Market.
UK Online Rug Store Says Web Hits Pass 2 Million
West Midlands, UK, June 23, 2008--The Natural Rug Store said visits to its website have passed 2,000,000 since it opened in 2006 and traffic is increasing.
Karastan Supports Hargitay's Foundation Event
Dalton, GA, June 23, 2008—The first Benefit Gala for the Joyful Heart Foundation—an organization founded by Emmy Award-winning actress and Karastan 2007 “Statement Maker” Mariska Hargitay—was held in New York on May 20.
Philly Fed Factory Reading Falls Again
Philadelphia, PA, June 20, 2008--Activity at mid-Atlantic manufacturers fell for a seventh consecutive month in June.
Denver Airport Job Challenges ReSource Colorado
Denver, CO, June 19, 2008 – The statistics and logistics alone are impressive at the flooring installation project at the Denver International Airport, the third largest airport in the world.
Invista, OSHA To Collaborate at Company Sites
Victoria, TX , June 20, 2008--Invista and OSHA have signed an agreement to collaborate, share knowledge and further strengthen the safety and health management systems at seven Invista sites.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in May
Washington, DC, June 20, 2008--The index of leading economic indicators, issued by The Conference Board, increased 0.1 percent to 102.1 in May.
Dupree Retiring from Custom Wholesale Floors
Auburn, MA, June 20, 2008--Wood Pro Inc. said that Joe Dupree Sr., president of its wholly owned subsidiary Custom Wholesale Floors, will retire on June 27.
Pfleiderer Replaces Communications Head
Neumarkt, Germany, June 20, 2008--Pfleiderer AG said that the head of its communications and investor relations departments, Gala Conrad, is leaving the company.