MMPI Names Heinen Senior Vice President
Chicago, IL, Aug. 19, 2011 -- MMPI, parent company of the NeoCon trade show, has promoted Paul Heinen to senior vice president, overseeing the company’s office, retail and contract furnishings industries.
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Mortgage Rates Lowest in Over 50 Years
Washington, DC, Aug. 19, 2011 -- Mortgage rates in the U.S. have fallen to the lowest in more than 50 years, according to Freddie Mac.
Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Falls Sharply
Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 19, 2011 -- Manufacturing activity fell sharply in the Philadelphia region in August, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve reported Thursday.
Carpet and Rug Institute Restructuring
Dalton, GA, Aug. 18, 2011 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute is being reorganized to streamline the organization.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again in July
New York, NY, Aug. 18, 2011 -- The Conference Board said its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.5% in July after an increase of 0.3% in June.
Quick-Step Rolls Out DecorWood to Retailers
Dallas, TX, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Quick-Step has begun selling DecorWood, a new product category that it initially announced in January and displayed at the Surfaces trade show.
Existing Home Sales Decline in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Existing-home sales declined in July from an upwardly revised June pace but are notably higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits rose by 9,000 to 408,000 in the week ended Aug. 13, the highest in a month, Labor Department said.
Number of Homes for Sale Falls in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- The number of homes listed for sale fell again in July, according to Realtor.com.
Orian Rugs Partners With Canadian Retailer
Anderson, SC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Orian Rugs said it is expanding in Canada via a strategic partnership with The Brick, a home furnishings retailer.