Core Consumer Prices Record No Increase
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2010--The consumer price index rose 0.1% in September on gains in food and gasoline, the Labor Department reported Friday.
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Daltile Products Featured in Esquire House
Dallas, TX, Oct. 15, 2010--Daltile porcelain tiles are featured in Esquire Magazine's 2010 Esquire House in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, which opens tomorrow for a circuit of charity parties and tours.
Tarkett Expanding Customer Service in Russia
Paris, France, Oct. 14, 2010--Tarkett is setting up a new Russian customer service center in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk.
Home Repossessions Hit Record in September
Irvine, CA, Oct. 14, 2010--The number of homes repossessed by banks topped 100,000 for the first time in September, real estate data company RealtyTrac said.
Valinge Gears Up for Fiber Floor Production
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 14, 2010--Valinge said it is planning to increase production of wood fiber floors as several of its licensees are planning to launch powder-based wood fiber floors in Europe and the U.S. next year.
Teragren Strikes Deal With Abbey Carpet Co.
Bainbridge Island, WA, Oct. 14, 2010--Bamboo flooring manufacturer Teragren said it has signed an agreement with Abbey Carpet Company, Inc. to provide Teragren bamboo flooring and countertop products.
J&J Industries Adds Two to Management Team
Dalton, GA, Oct. 14, 2010--Commercial carpet maker J&J Industries has added two officers to its executive management team, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2010--Initial jobless claims rose 13,000 to 462,000 in the latest week, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday.
NWFA Opens Las Vegas Training Center
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 14, 2010--The National Wood Flooring Association has leased a new training center in Las Vegas.
Core Wholesale Prices Tame in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2010--U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.4% in September, due largely to higher meat and natural gas costs, the government reported Thursday.