Analysts See Higher Consumer Spending Soon
New York, NY, Oct. 25, 2010 -- Analysts are predicting that the American consumer is about to start shopping again and will lift the economy, according to a story by Bloomberg News.
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NABE Sees Slower Growing Economy
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2010 -- Business economists say the U.S. economy should continue to grow this year but at a slower pace than they initially thought.
Oil Climbs Back Near $83
New York, NY, Oct. 25, 2010--Oil prices jumped to near $83 a barrel Monday in Asia.
Armstrong Building Ceiling Tile Plant in W. Va.
Charleston, WVA, Oct. 25, 2010 -- Armstrong World Industries is investing about $35 million to build a new plant in Jackson for the production of ceiling tiles.
U.S. Hardwood Mfgrs Petition Chinese Imports
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2010 -- U.S. engineered hardwood flooring manufacturers have charged China with unfair trade practices.
Harvard Researchers See Big Pick-Up in Remodeling
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 22, 2010 -- Spending on home remodeling will increase by double-digits next year, according to a prediction by Harvard University researchers.
Shaw Names Two Residential Business Executives
Dalton, GA, Oct. 22, 2010 -- Shaw Industries has appointed Steve Sieracki to vice president of residential marketing and product management and Kathy Young to director of residential marketing.
Johnson Hardwood Names Schollmeyer CEO
City of Industry, CA, Oct. 21, 2010 -- Johnson Premium Hardwood Floors said it has named Bill Schollmeyer CEO.
Philly Manufacturing Turns Positive in October
Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 22, 2010 -- Manufacturing activity in Philadelphia turned positive for the first time in three months in October, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Godfrey Hirst Project To Save 250M Liters of Water
Victoria, Australia, October 22, 2010 -- Carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst has completed a $3.5 million upgrade that is designed to save up to 250 million liters of water each year.