February Retail Sales Stronger Than Expected
Washington, DC, March 1, 2012 -- February retail sales were higher than expected as consumer confidence rose to its highest level in a year.
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Coverings To Expand Green Programming
Alexandria, VA, March 1, 2012 -- Sustainability will be examined through the lens of tile and stone design when Coverings 2012 convenes Tuesday, April 17 through Friday, April 20 in Orlando.
BASF Raising Prices in Europe
Ludwigshafen, Germany, March 1, 2012 -- BASF said it will increase prices for extrusion and fiber polyamides in Europe due to the rising cost of raw materials.
IVC US Signs Distributor Galleher
Dalton, GA, March 1, 2012 –- Resilient flooring maker IVC US said it has added distributor Galleher to handle its products in Arizona, southern California and southern Nevada.
Fourth Quarter Economic Growth Revised Higher
Washington, DC, Feb. 29, 2012 -- The economy grew 3% in the fourth quarter, faster than originally reported, according to the Commerce Department.
Chicago PMI Shows More Good Economic News
Chicago, IL, Feb. 29, 2012 -- The Chicago business barometer, also known as the Chicago Purchasing Manager Index, accelerated to a reading of 64.0% in February from 60.2% in January, ISM-Chicago said.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, Feb. 29, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell by 0.3% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Home Depot, Martha Stewart Extend Agreement
Washington, DC, Feb. 29, 2012 -- Home Depot and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia have extended their agreement to offer Martha Stewart Living-branded products at Home Depot stores through 2016, according to the Washington Post.
CFI Says Training Programs Setting Records
Kansas City, MO, Feb. 29, 2012 -- The Certified Floorcovering Installers organization said its training programs are breaking records this year.
Consumer Confidence Surges in February
New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2012 -- Consumer confidence rose in February to the highest level in a year, according to the Conference Board.