Leading Economic Indicators Rebound in May
New York, NY, June 17, 2011 -- The index of U.S. leading economic indicators bounced back in May after declining for the first time in nearly a year, according to the Conference Board.
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Remodeling Continues To Increase Nationally
Austin, TX, June 17, 2011 – BuildFax, which collects and analyzes construction records from across the country, said its BuildFax Remodeling Index for April shows that home remodeling and renovating continues to rise.
Shaw Expanding Dallas Distribution Hub
Dalton, GA, June 19, 2011 -- Shaw Industries Inc. is more than doubling its footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with a 263,625-square-foot lease for a regional distribution hub in Coppell.
DAK Americas Adds to PET Resin Business
Charlotte, NC, June 17, 2011 -- DAK Americas said it has agreed to buy the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin business of Wellman Inc. for $185 million.
NWFA Announces 2012 Convention Dates
St. Louis, MO, June 17, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association will host its 2012 Convention in Orlando April 10 - 13.
Consumer Sentiment Declines in Early June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 17, 2011 -- A measure of consumer sentiment declined to 71.8 in early June from 74.3 in May, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey released Friday.
Bank Lending to Small Businesses Falls in Q1
Washington, DC, June 17, 2011 -- Small business lending by banks fell $15 billion in the first quarter, according to a report from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy.
Styron Publishes First Sustainability Report
Berwyn, PA, June 17, 2011 –- Styron said it has published its first Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
Natick Rug Business Moving to Larger Quarters
Natick, MA, June 17, 2011 -- Dover Rug & Home in Natick said it will be moving this fall to the former site of Fairway Bowling in Natick, which will more than double the size of the showroom.
Housing Starts Rise in May, Permits Surge
Washington, DC, June 16, 2011 -- Housing starts recovered partially in May from a steep drop in April, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.