NCTA Seeking Entries for Installation Awards
Jackson, MS, Dec. 4, 2009--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is requesting a call for entries for the association’s Seventh Annual TileLetter Installation Awards.
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Online Holiday Sales up 3 Percent Over 2008
Reston, VA, Dec. 4, 2009--ComScore reported that online holiday sales to date were $12.26 billion, 3 percent increase versus the corresponding days last year.
Trip to Spain Offered to Designers, Architects
Valencia, Spain, Dec. 4, 2009--Tile of Spain is offering a free trip to Spain for several architects and interior designers next Feb. 5-13.
NWFA Offers Members New Financial Serv ices
St. Louis, MO, Dec. 3, 2009--The National Wood Flooring Association is offering a new financial service for its members.
Beaulieu's Million Mile Challenge Completed Early
Dalton, GA, Dec. 3, 2009--Beaulieu associates crossed the 1 million mile finish line two months ahead of schedule.
Dow's Lomax Gets Lifecycle Assessment, Wins Award
Midland, MI, Dec. 3, 2009--Dow Chemical's Lomax technology has been third party reviewed by an independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, conducted by the University of Stuttgart.
Toll Brothers' Loss Widens, But Sales Contracts Up
Horsham, PA, Dec. 3, 2009--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. said its loss widened in its fiscal fourth quarter, as it continued to write down the value of its land holdings and reduce staff.
Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly in November
New York, NY, Dec. 3, 2009--U.S. retailers posted a surprising decline in retail sales last month, despite a strong beginning to the holiday shopping season.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Fifth Straight Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2009--In a sign of improving labor markets, initial jobless claims fell for a fifth straight week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Teragren Products Get FSC-Pure Certification
Bainbridge Island, WA, Dec. 3, 2009--Bamboo flooring firm Teragren said that select bamboo flooring, panels and veneer now qualify for FSC-Pure certification through the Forest Stewardship Council.