Consumer Spending Up Slightly in February
Washington, DC, March 29, 2010--Consumers spending rose modestly last month, the Commerce Department said.
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Tarkett Posts Net Profit of 70.2 Million Euros
Paris, France, March 29, 2010--Tarkett said that depite a 17% drop in sales to 1.7 billion euros, it posted a net profit of 70.2 million euros.
Domo Contract Flooring Changes Its Name
Zele, Belgium, March 29, 2010--Domo Contract Flooring has changed its name to Modulyss.
Personal Income Flat in February
Washington, DC, March 29, 2010--U.S. personal income remained unchanged in February compared to January's 0.3% increase, according to the Commerce Department.
Government Plans Mortgage Assistance Expansion
Washington, DC, March 26, 2010--The Obama administration plans to expand its efforts to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Leigh Fibers Expanding South Carolina Plant
Spartanburg, SC, March 26, 2010--Leigh Fibers Inc., a supplier of reprocessed and raw fibers, has announced plans to invest $10.1 million to expand its manufacturing plant in Wellford, S.C.
GDP Highest in Six Years Despite Revision
Washington, DC, March 26, 2010--The U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in six years in the fourth quarter of 2009, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Consumer Sentiment Unchanged in March
Ann Arbor, MI, March 26, 2010--U.S. consumer sentiment was unchanged in March, according to a survey released Friday by the University of Michigan and Reuters.
Robina Signs Northeast Distributor Wood Pro
Kennesaw, GA, March 26, 2010--Robina Floors has signed northeast distributor Wood Pro Inc. to handle its laminate products.
Carpenters Union, INSTALL, Hosting Conference
Las Vegas, NV, March 26, 2010--The United Brotherhood of Carpenters' and INSTALL, the union's flooring installation arm, are hosting a Floor Covering Leadership Conference, April 5-8.