Rug Market Names Retailers of the Year
Atlanta, GA, July 16, 2008—Area rug and furniture retailers were honored during the July Atlanta International Area Rug Market's Retailer of the Year Awards ceremony on Monday, July 14, at the Georgia Aquarium.
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Las Vegas Market Programming Targets Designers
Las Vegas, NV, July 17, 2008--Designers attending the Summer 2008 Las Vegas Market July 28 through Aug. 1 will have a series of events planned especially for them.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 17, 2008--Initial jobless claims rose 18,000 to 366,000 in the week ended July 12, according to the Labor Department. It was less than economists forecast.
Home Construction Continues To Fall
Washington, DC, July 17, 2008--Construction of single-family homes fell in June to the slowest pace in 17 years, offset somewhat by a boost in apartment building, according to the Commerce Department.
Bona USA Names New Marketing Manager
Aurora, Colo., July 16, 2008 – Bona USA has named Ilene LeBlanc marketing manager to support Bona’s core and retail marketing initiatives.
Sherwin Williams Sales Rise But Earnings Fall
Cleveland, OH, July 17, 2008--Sherwin Williams said that second-quarter earnings were $172 million, or $1.45 a share, compared to $203 million, or $1.52 a share, in the same period a year ago.
Home Builder Confidence Hits Record Low
Washington, DC, July 16, 2008--The confidence of U.S. home builders has hit a new low.
Beaulieu Launches New Bliss Website
Dalton, GA, July 16, 2008—Beaulieu has launched its updated blissflooring.com website.
INSTALL Alliance Program Continues To Grow
Philadelphia, PA, July 16, 2008--International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) has gained 21 new partners for its industry alliance program since the beginning of the year.
Gasoline Prices Push CPI Higher in June
Washington, DC, July 16, 2008--Significant increases in gasoline prices helped push the consumer price index higher by 1.1 percent in June, the biggest increase in nearly three years ago, according to the Labor Department.