Home Resales Increase in First Quarter
Washington, DC, May 10, 2011 -- Existing-home sales continued to recover in the first quarter with gains recorded in 49 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Armstrong Raising Resilient Prices in June
Lancaster, PA, May 10, 2011 -- Armstrong said it will increase prices 6-8% in the U.S. and Canada on vinyl composition tile, commercial and residential luxury vinyl tile, and residential sheet and tile.
Indonesia, EU Move To Stop Illegal Wood Trade
Washington, DC, May 10, 2011 -- Indonesia and the European Union have finalized an agreement aimed at ending the trade in illegally-sourced wood, according to the BBC.
Chain Store Sales Increase Over Last Year
New York, NY, May 10, 2011 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended May 7 rose 2.7% from the same time last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Oil Price Slide Continues Early Tuesday
New York, NY, May 10, 2011 -- Oil prices fell below $102 a barrel Tuesday.
Bona Presenting CEU at Architects Convention
Aurora, CO, May 10, 2011 -- Hardwood maintenance products firm Bona US said it will present a continuing education unit at the National American Institute of Architects Convention May 12-14.
Sustainability Likely To Be Trend at Domotex ME
Dubai, UAE, May 10, 2011 -- Sustainable products are set to be a key trend at Domotex Middle East Sept. 12-14.
New Stone Sealant Has Lifetime Guarantee
Rutland, VT, May 10, 2011 -- Questech Corp. says it has developed the first sealer for natural stone that's guaranteed for life and requires only one application.
Wholesale Inventories Increase in March
Washington, DC, May 10, 2011 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 1.1% in March, compared with a gain of 1% in February, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Japanese Home Builders See Boom Ahead
Tokyo, Japan, May 10, 2011 -- Japanese home builders are anticipating the nation’s biggest housing boom in at least 15 years as it deals with the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake.