Households Continue To Cut Debt
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2010 -- U.S. household debt fell last quarter, according to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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RugDoctor UK Names New President
London, England, Nov. 10, 2010 -- Kuldip Dosanjh has been named president of RogDoctor's operations in the UK.
Chain Store Sales Rise 3.4% Last Week
New York, NY, Nov. 10, 2010 -- U.S. chain-store sales increased 3.4% on a comparable store basis this past week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Hardwood Export Council Commissions LCA
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2010 -- The American Hardwood Export Council has commissioned what may be the largest Life Cycle Assessment study ever undertaken in the international hardwood sector.
Armstrong Gets Refund of Laminate Duties
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 9, 2010 -- Armstrong World Industries won $9.5 million in refunds from the federal government after showing that it was overcharged on laminate-flooring duties, according to a story in Lancaster Online.
New Zealand Retailer Expands Into Australia
Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 9, 2010 -- New flooring retailer Flooring Xtra said it will expand into Australia next year after starting up in New Zealand in 2008.
Small Business Confidence Rises in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2010 -- U.S. small business confidence rose in October to the highest level in five months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Personal Bankruptcies Up 14% This Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2010 -- The number of personal bankruptcies in the U.S. continues to rise substantially.
CARE Says Finances Continuing To Improve
Dalton, GA, Nov. 9, 2010 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort said its financial health continues to improve this year.
Wholesale Inventories Up Ninth Straight Month
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2010 -- Wholesale inventories rose for a ninth consecutive month in September while sales rose for a third month, according to the Commerce Department.