Home Prices Rise for Second Consecutive Month
Washington, DC, July 26, 2011 -- Home prices in major U.S. cities rose for the second straight month in May, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home-price index released Tuesday.
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Chain Store Sales Higher Than Last Year
New York, NY, July 26, 2011 -- U.S. chain-store weekly sales rose 4.2% over last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Sales of New Homes Fall in June
Washington, DC, July 26, 2011 -- Sales of new homes fell 1% in June, according to the Commerce Department.
Mohawk Publishes Second Sustainability Report
Calhoun, GA, July 26, 2011--Mohawk Industries has published its second annual sustainability report at mohawksustainability.com
Web Retail Tech Firm Roomsalive Restructuring
Orlando, FL, July 26, 2011 -- Roomsalive said it is restructuring the company and has closed satellite sales offices as well as a warehouse in North Carolina.
UK's Halstead Expecting Record Profits
Radcliffe, England, July 26, 2011 -- Commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor James Halstead said it was on track for record profits.
FCICA Sessions Qualify for IICRC Credits
West Bloomfield, MI, July 26, 2011 -- FCICA, the flooring contractors association, said that all attendees of its mid year meeting will qualify for IICRC continuing education by completing the education sessions.
Iran Exports $5.5 Million in Carpets to China
Tabriz, East Azarbaijan, July 26, 2011 -- Hand-woven carpets worth $5.5 million were exported to China last year, according to Faysal Mardasi, the head of Iran's National Carpet Center.
Brintons Reportedly in Default, Seeks Investment
London, England, July 25, 2011 -- The future of Worcestershire-based Brintons Carpets looks uncertain, as it has reportedly defaulted on its banking terms with Lloyds Banking Group, according to Business Data International.
Some Good Economic Signs Amid DC Turmoil
Washington, DC, July 25, 2011 -- Amid all the gloom in Washington about raising the debt limit, there were a few positive economic indicators last week.