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Chicago, IL, Sept. 29, 2010--StonePeak Ceramics said that independent testing has shown that 1,000 square meters of its Extra White Active tile can remove as much nitrogen oxide from the air as 20 mature trees.
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2010--Mortgage application volume declined last week for a fourth straight time, even though mortgage rates declined to the lowest on record.
London, England, Sept. 29, 2010--Tile and wood flooring specialist Topps Tiles said it was on track to meet financial expectations after a strong finish to its fiscal year.
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2010--Household incomes fell for a second year in 2009, according to the American Community Survey.
Southport, CT, Sept. 29, 2010--Capel Rugs of Connecticut has opened a new store in Westport, Connecticut.
Acton Vale, Quebec, Sept. 28, 2010--Beaulieu Canada and TacFast Systems International said they have formed a partnership to provide a total adhesive-free, free-floating carpet installation system.
New York, NY, Sept. 28, 2010--U.S. chain-store sales rose 3.6% last week compared with one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Salem, NJ, Sept. 28, 2010--Mannington Mills said it will raise prices 5% on all "Better" and "Best" collection residential resilient sheet products, effective with shipments on November 29.
Kidderminster, England, Sept. 28, 2010--A planned carpet industry museum will receive lottery funding to help set it up.
New York, NY, Sept. 28, 2010--Consumer confidence remains depressed, with a monthly index falling to 48.5 in September, hitting the lowest level since February, according to the Conference Board.