Median Home Prices Continue To Fall
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2008--Real estate prices continued to post declines in the second quarter, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.
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Congoleum Profits Plunge From a Year Ago
Mercerville, NJ, Aug. 13, 2008--Congoleum Corporation said second quarter net income was $212,000, compared with net income of $835,000 a year ago.
CPI Rises Twice as Much as Anticipated
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2008--U.S. consumer prices jumped to a 17-year high in July, according to the Labor Department.
Brintons Says Hospitality Customers Getting Green
Las Vegas, NV, Aug.14, 2008--Brintons is championing efforts to expand eco-friendly practices in the commercial design community.
Initial Jobless Claims Show Stressed Labor Market
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2008--Initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 last week but remained at levels that show labor markets under pressure, acording to the Labor Department.
Formica Flooring Adds Michigan Distributor
Barnwell, SC, Aug. 14, 2008 – Formica Flooring has added Bishop Distributing of Grand Rapids, Mich., to its distribution network.
Brintons Names Ohio Rep, New Florida Sales Exec
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 14, 2008--Brintons has appointed Gepfert & Associates to represent Brintons in Ohio.
British Builder Market Conditions Sound Familiar
London, England, Aug. 14, 2008--British construction firm Bellway PLC said sales contracts for the second half of its financial year had been cut by 45 percent compared to the same time last year.
Mid America Tile Moves to Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL, Aug. 14, 2008--Mid-America Tile has moved to the Chicago Tile Institute in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.
Mapei Adhesives Used in Olympic Venues
Milan, Italy, Aug. 14, 2008--Mapei's products are again being used in the Olympics.