Growth Slows in Chicago Area Manufacturing
Chicago, IL, Oct. 31, 2011 -- Growth in Chicago area manufacturing slowed in October, according to the Chicago business barometer, also widely known as the Chicago PMI.
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C&R Flooring President Wins Longevity Award
Boston, MA, Oct. 31, 2011 -- President Chris Zizza of New England’s wood floor firm C&R Flooring was the first recipient of the Longevity Honor Award presented by the Builder’s Association of Greater Boston.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in Late October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 28, 2011 -- U.S. consumer sentiment improved in October, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey final October reading.
Flor Opens Sixth National Retail Store
Chicago, IL, Oct. 28, 2011 -- Carpet tile firm Flor said it has opened its newest retail location in Houston.
Consumer Spending Increases Again in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2011 -- The Commerce Department said on Friday that consumer spending increased 0.6% in September after a 0.2% gain in August.
Remodeling Activity Falls in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2011 -- Remodeling activity continues to be hurt by the economic downturn, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders' Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
Lacey Act Defense Committee Forms
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2011 -- The National Association of Music Merchants has become to the latest organization to join the Lacey Act Defense National Consensus Committee.
Analyst Says 'Buy' L Liquidators, 'Hold' Interface
New York, NY, Oct. 28, 2011 -- Flooring industry analyst John Baugh of Stifel Nicolaus has a "hold" rating on carpet maker Interface and a "buy" rating on wood retailer Lumber Liquidators.
Aquafil Signs Atlanta Firm for Solar Installation
Cartersville, GA, Oct. 28, 2011 -- Aquafil said it has signed a contract with Atlanta-based Radiance Solar to install the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic installation in Georgia using solar panels supplied by Suniva.
Economy Expands 2.5% in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2011 -- The Commerce Department said Thursday that the economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.5% in the third quarter, almost double the 1.3% growth in the second quarter.