Consumer Sentiment Rises in November
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Consumer sentiment rose to 64.2 in the preliminary reading for November, compared with a final October reading of 60.9, according the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters.
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NAR: Existing Home Sales Up, Prices Down
Washington, DC, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Metro area median existing-home prices in the third quarter generally were down from a year ago, while sales rose in every state from the third quarter of 2010.
Max Windsor Opens Texas Distribution Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Max Windsor Floors said it has established a distribution center in Dallas.
UTT Backing Systems Get NSF-140 Approval
Dalton, GA, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Universal Textile Technologies said its carpet backing systems have been verified by NSF International as meeting the requirements of the NSF/ANSI 140 standard.
CARE Holds Eighth Entrepreneur Meeting
Dalton, GA, Nov. 11, 2011 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort held its eighth annual Entrepreneur Meeting Oct. 26 in Atlanta.
Warp & Weft Names Student Design Winners
New York, NY, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Rug manufacturer Warp & Weft has named the five winners of its Contemporary Creations rug design competition for students at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
UK Vinyl Recycling Program Gets New Member
London, England, Nov. 11, 2011 -- UK floorcoverng distributor Carpet & Flooring is the latest member to join the Recofloor vinyl flooring recycling program.
Carpet One Winter Convention Set Jan. 16-20
Houston, TX, Nov. 11, 2011 -- Carpet One Floor & Home and Flooring America will hold their annual winter conventions in Houston Jan. 16–20.
Initial Unemployment Claims Hit 7-Month Low
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in seven months, according to the Labor Department.
Foreclosures Rise in October
Irvine, CA, Nov. 10, 2011 -- The number of foreclosures rose in October, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac, although they were still below year-ago levels.