Housing Groups Suing EPA Over Lead Paint Rule
Washington, DC, July 9, 2010--A coalition of housing industry groups joined the National Association of Home Builders in announcing plans to file a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Australia's Style Ltd. Signs Midwest Distributor
Melbourne, Australia, July 9, 2010--Australian flooring manufacturer Style Limited has signed CDC Distributors, Inc. to distribute its products across the Midwestern U.S.
Bloomberg Calls Martha Winner in HD vs. Lowe's
New York, NY, July 9, 2010--Bloomberg Business Week calls Martha Stewart the latest winner in the ongoing battle between Home Depot and Lowe's.
Greenguard Praises New Formaldehyde Law
Atlanta, GA, July 9, 2010--The Greenguard Environmental Institute has praised the federal government for signing into law Wednesday the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 8, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week, according to Labor Department statistics.
Year-To-Date Retail Sales Best Since 2006
New York, NY, July 8, 2010--U.S. retail sales continued to grow in June, the International Council of Shopping Centers trade group said.
WFCA Seeking Hall of Fame Nominations
Anaheim, CA, July 8, 2010--The World Floor Covering Association is looking for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.
Risks to Global Recovery Increasing, IMF Warns
New York, NY, July 8, 2010--The international economy grew at a stronger-than-expected pace in the first half of the year, but the risks to recovery have increased substantially, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Habitat for Humanity, Empire Form Partnership
Atlanta, GA, July 8, 2010--Habitat for Humanity International and Empire Today have begun a partnership to provide carpet, flooring and window treatments for Habitat’s work in more than 35 major U.S. metropolitan markets.
From The Forest Signs T&L Distributing
Weston, WI, July 8, 2010--T&L Distributing will service the Medallion From The Forest brand of engineered hardwood flooring throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.