Consumer Sentiment Continues To Improve
Washington, DC, June 25, 2010--U.S. consumer sentiment was highest in more than two years in June, but still remained far below normal levels, according to Reuters and the University of Michigan.
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Mohawk Closing Georgia Spun Yarn Plant
Cartersville, GA, June 25, 2010--Mohawk Industries will close a spun yarn plant in Cartersville, Ga., according to a report in the Rome News-Tribune online.
First Quarter GDP Revised Down Again
Washington, DC, June 25, 2010--The Commerce Department revised down for the second time its estimate of economic growth in the first three months of 2010, now seeing 2.7% annualized growth.
BPS, Armstrong Honored by Climate Registry
Chicago, IL, June 25, 2010--Bentley Prince Street and Armstrong World Industries were among 14 companies honored this week by the Climate Registry for committing to reduce their carbon footprints by up to 20%.
Shaw Rolling Out Web Tools Package for Retailers
Dalton, GA, June 25, 2010--Shaw Floors said it will introduce on July 1 the Shaw Web Studio, a suite of web products for flooring retailers.
Karastan Expanding AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, June 25, 2010--Rug maker Karastan is expanding and relocating its showroom in AmericasMart Atlanta in time for the Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
Pfleiderer Makes Changes to Supervisory Board
Munich, Germany, June 24, 2010--After nearly 20 years as chairman of the Supervisory Board, Ernst-Herbert Pfleiderer stepped down from his position at the end of Pfleiderer’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.
Initial Jobless Claims Hit Six-Week Low
Washington, DC, June 24, 2010--Initial jobless applications fell by 19,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 457,000, the lowest in six weeks, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Cali Bamboo Develops First Cork Product
San Diego, CA, June 24, 2010--Cali Bamboo has entered the cork market.
Canada Green Building Council Approves Standard
Washington, DC, June 24, 2010--The Canada Green Building Council has approved the SMaRT Consensus Standard for Certified Sustainable Products.