Starnet Honors Carpet Reclamation Efforts
Darien, CT, May 27, 2009--Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership has named the recipients of the 2008 Starnet/CARE (Carpet America Recovery Effort) Carpet Reclamation Awards.
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Topps Tiles Sees Slower Sales Decline
London, England, May 27, 2009--British tile and wood flooring retailer Topps Tiles said its rate of sales decline slowed in the early weeks of the second half of its fiscal year.
Oil Prices Reach Six Month High on Econ Optimism
New York, NY, May 27, 2009--Oil prices rose to six-month highs Wednesday as an increase in U.S. consumer confidence fueled optimism that the world's largest consumer of oil is emerging from a severe recession.
Home Prices Fall by Record Amount in First Quarter
Washington, DC, May 27, 2009--U.S. home prices fell a record 19.1% in the first quarter compared to a year ago, according to the national Case-Shiller home price index released Tuesday.
Mannington Plans Return To Surfaces Main Floor
Dallas, TX, May 27, 2009--Mannington Mills said it will be back on the main floor at Surfaces 2010 after displaying in another location this year.
Southern California IIDA Names Calibre Winners
Los Angeles, CA, May 27, 2009--The Southern California Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced its 2009 Calibre Award winners.
Milliken Contract Named To British Green List
Atlanta, GA, May 26, 2009--International carpet manufacturer Milliken Contract was ranked sixth in Britain on the second Sunday Times Green List published May 24.
Job Losses Leading To New Wave of Foreclosures
Washington, DC, May 26, 2009--Rising job losses are leading to rising home foreclosures nationwide, shifting from subprime borrowers to those with once solid credit, according to a story in the New York Times.
DuPont Economist Sees Likely Upturn in August
Wilmington, DE, May 26, 2009--A growing assortment of leading indicators suggests that the U.S. economy is nearing a business cycle trough, according to DuPont economist Robert Fry Jr. in his newsletter.
Robina Signs Distributor for Southeast
Kennesaw, GA, May 26, 2009--Robina has signed Custom Wholesale Floors to distribute the Robina laminate collection throughout the Southeast.