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New York, NY, Aug. 25, 2009--The prices of single-family homes in 20 major cities rose a seasonally adjusted 1.4% in June, the second increase in a row after falling every month for three years, according to the Case-Shiller home price index.
Cartersville, GA, Aug. 25, 2009--Shaw Commercial Division has formed the Shaw Contract Group Australia, the exclusive distributor and sales organization for Shaw commercial products in Australia.
New York, NY, Aug. 25, 2009--Consumer sentiment rose more than expected in August, an indication that Americans' pessimism about the economy may be lifting.
Spartanburg, SC, Aug. 25, 2009--Milliken Floor Covering said it will eliminate all paper acknowledgements of orders effective Aug. 31.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 25, 2005--Patrick Moyer is returning to his former position as president at Balta U.S. after a three-year absence.
Kansas City, MO, Aug. 25, 2009--Certified Floorcovering Installers held its 16th annual conference Aug. 20 – 22.
Aurora, CO, Aug. 25, 2009--Bona US, a specialist in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, is opening a West Coast Regional Training Center in Richmond, Calif. in September.
Mooresville, NC, Aug 25, 2009--Lowe's Companies said it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Australia's largest retailer, Woolworths Limited, to develop a network of home improvement stores in Australia.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 25, 2009--Shaw will hold another comprehensive national promotion, the 2009 Fall Flooring Event.
New York, NY, Aug. 25, 2009--Chain store retail sales for the week that ended Aug. 22 fell 0.2 percent, according to the weekly sales snapshot produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.