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New York, NY, July 16, 2009--Consumers are expecting less of the U.S. economy in the near term, according to the most recent results of the RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index.
Washington, DC, July 16, 2009--The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) will hold an Installer Certification course on Aug 24-25 in Philadelphia.
Bristol, VA, July 14, 2009--Universal Fibers Systems has named Marc Ammen as the chief executive officer.
Washington, DC, July 15, 2009--The Consumer Price index rose more than expected in June but showed the largest year-over-year decline since January 1950, the government said Wednesday.
Chattanooga, TN, July 15, 2009--Propex Operating Company said it will increase prices about 10 percent for all of its flooring products effective with shipments starting on July 27.
Washington, DC, July 15, 2009--Lower mortgage rates last week led to a 17.7% rise in applications filed to refinance existing home loans, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday.
Washington, DC, July 15, 2009--The Federal Reserve reported Wednesday that production at America's factories, mines and utilities fell 0.4 percent last month.
New York, NY, July 15, 2009--Mohawk Industries on Tuesday was upgraded by analysts at J.P Morgan, which raised its rating from "underweight" to "neutral."
St. Louis, MO, July 15, 2009--Wood flooring stands to gain from legislation that was recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives to promote the use of green building products in U.S. schools.
Washington, DC, July 14, 2009--Twenty-six percent of builders are seeing signed sales contracts fall through the cracks because appraisals on their homes are coming in below the contract sales price.