Consumer Prices Fall in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 20, 2013 -- The consumer price index fell 0.1% in October, driven by a 2.9% drop in the cost of gasoline, according to the Labor Department.
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Home Depot Reports Strong Third Quarter
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 19, 2013 -- Home Depot said that third quarter net earnings rose to $1.4 billion, or $0.95 a share, from $947 million, or $0.63 a share, a year ago.
NAFCD Gives Achievement, Leadership Awards
Chicago, IL, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors named the recipients of the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as NAFCD's Leadership in Action Award at its annual convention.
Desso, Philips To Develop Light Emitting Carpet
The Netherlands, November 19, 2013 -- Lighting company Philips and carpet maker Desso said they will develop products that combine LED lighting with light transmissive carpet.
CRI Presents Pair of Smrekar Awards
Dalton, GA, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute named the winners of the annual Joseph Smrekar awards at its annual membership meeting.
NWFA Program Helps Firms With Lacey Act
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association says its Responsible Procurement Program can help companies avoid the headache and expense of an inadvertent violation of the Lacey Act.
GE Spinning off Retail Financing Unit
Fairfield, CT, Nov. 18, 2013 -- General Electric Co. plans to spin off the retail finance business of GE Capital through an initial public offering.
USGBC, Underwriter Labs Form Partnership
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and Underwriter Laboratories said they have formed an exclusive strategic partnership centered on building product transparency and occupant health and safety.
Ceramics of Italy Seeking Design Contest Entries
Rome, Italy, Nov. 19, 2013 -- Confindustria Ceramica, the Italian Association of Ceramics, and the Italian Trade Commission are seeking entries for the 2014 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition.
Builder Confidence Holds Steady in November
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the single-family housing market was unchanged in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.