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Washington, DC, Dec. 22, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume fell to its lowest level in nearly a year as rising interest rates took a significant toll on demand, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Washington, DC, Dec. 22, 2010 -- The American Hardwood Export Council said that 2010 is shaping up to be a record breaking year for American hardwood exports to the Middle East.
Montreal, Canada, Dec. 22, 2010 -- FieldTurf and Morton Extrusionstechnik said they have formed a joint venture to develop and produce innovative artificial turf fiber technology.
Dalton, GA, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Shaw Industries and HGTV said they will launch an exclusive flooring line labeled “HGTV Home-Flooring by Shaw.”
New York, NY, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended December 18 rose 4.2% from the year-earlier period, their best performance in at least ten weeks.
Toano, VA, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Lumber Liquidators has named Robert M. Lynch president and chief operating officer.
Dalton, GA, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Shaw Living, the rug division of Shaw Industries, said it has begun the second phase of its rug consolidation plans.
Boca Raton, FL, Dec. 21, 2010 --The acquisition of Harris Wood has given a boost to sales for Q.E.P. this year.
New York, NY, Dec. 21, 2010 -- U.S. advertisers for the first time spent more money online than in newspapers in 2010, according to a new report released Monday by digital tracking website eMarketer.
Jackson, MS, Dec. 21, 2010 -- The National Tile Contractors Association presented John Frank Canto of Canto Tile & Stone in Tampa with the Tile Person of the Year award.