Carpetright Warns of Higher Carpet Prices
London, England, Dec. 16, 2010 -- Carpetright, the UK's biggest floor covering specialist, said that soaring raw material costs will drive carpet prices up by as much as 7% over the coming months.
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UK's United Carpets Sees Sales, Income Drop
London, England, Dec. 16, 2010 -- Mexborough-based United Carpets Group said sales and income declined amid a "very challenging trading environment."
Homebuilder Confidence Remains at Low Levels
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2010 -- U.S. homebuilder confidence remained unchanged at depressed levels in December from a month earlier, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index.
CEOs See More Sales, Hiring in 2011
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2010 -- CEOs expect sales and hiring to pick up next year, although the outlook for economic growth remains muted, according to the Business Roundtable.
Federal Reserve Vows To Continue Policy
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2010 -- The Federal Reserve said that even though there are signs of economic improvement, it will continue to pump money into the financial system so long as unemployment remains high.
BASF Raising Polyamide Prices in January
Florham Park, NJ, Dec. 15, 2010 -- BASF said it will increase the price for Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6,66 by $0.10 per pound effective Jan. 3.
Triangulo Asks Court To Enforce BR-111 Payment
Miami, FL, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Triangulo has asked the U.S. District Court to enforce an arbitration panel's award ordering BR-111 to pay Triangulo nearly $1.6 million and to stop using the "Triangulo Engineered" trademark.
Durkan Seeks Entries for Carpet Design Contest
Marietta, GA, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Durkan – the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group – is calling on design professionals and students to enter its second annual carpet design contest.
Industrial Production Increases in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2010 -- U.S. industrial production increased more than expected in November, the Federal Reserve said.
Consumer Prices Barely Budge in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2010 -- Consumer prices edged higher by 0.1% in November, as prices for food and energy gained, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.