Consumer Sentiment Highest in a Year
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 24, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment was the highest in a year in February, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey's final reading.
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Quick-Step Honors Distributor Elias Wilf
Dallas, TX, Feb. 24, 2012 -– Laminate maker Quick-Step has named Elias Wilf as its distributor of the Year for 2011.
Shaw Hardwoods Cradle to Cradle Certified
Dalton, GA, Feb. 24, 2012 -– Shaw Floors said that the company’s entire hardwood product line has met criteria to become Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified.
Broward Named AmericasMart Senior VP
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 24, 2012 -— Douglas Broward has been appointed to the newly created office of AMC senior vice president of branding for AmericasMart.
Forbo Launches Online Floor Planning Tool
Hazleton, PA, Feb. 24, 2012 -– Forbo Flooring Systems said it has launched an interactive online floor planner.
Interface Swings to Fourth Quarter Profit
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 22, 2012 -- Carpet tile maker Interface, Inc. reported net income in the fourth quarter was $3.9 million, or $0.06 per share.
House Prices Rise in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2012 -- U.S. home prices rose 0.7% in December, an up finish to a year in which prices fell 2.4%, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Initial Jobless Claims Unchanged Last Week
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits were unchanged last week, according to the Labor Department.
Priciest Homes Face Growing Foreclosure Rates
New York, NY, Feb. 23, 2012 -- Foreclosures are hitting the most expensive homes at a faster rate than the rest of the country, CNNMoney reported.
Obama Memo Promotes Biobased Products
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2012 -- President Obama has issued a presidential memorandum directing the federal government to take steps to increase the purchase of biobased products over the next two years.