Lowe's Targets Independents for Market Share
New York, NY, June 25, 2008--Lowe's wants to take market share in the U.S. housing slump, mainly from independent stores but also from bigger rivals such as Sears.
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Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, June 25, 2008-Mortgage application volume dropped 9.3 percent last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
NAHB Lobbying for Housing Stimulus Legislation
Washington, DC, June 25, 2008-The National Association of Home Builders has initiated an all-out effort to get Congress to pass stimulus legislation.
Consumer Confidence Plummets in June
Washington, DC, June 24, 2008--Consumer confidence fell much further than expected this month.
Retail Sales Rise on Year-Over-Year Basis
Washington, DC, June 24, 2008--Retail sales advanced on a year-over-year basis in the week ending June 21.
China Wood Producers Set Up Credit Study System
Beijing, China, June 25, 2008--Credit Association of Zhejiang Flooring Industry has been set up by six of China's wood flooring producers.
Home Prices Continue To Fall Nationwide
New York, NY, June 24, 2008--House prices extended their fall in April, as every top metropolitan area is posting annual losses.
Armstrong Annual Meeting Addresses Director Pay
Lancaster, PA, June 24, 2008--Armstrong World Industries shareholders approved a plan to pay its outside directors partially in company stock, a company spokeswoman said.
California Group Critical of Artificial Turf
Trenton, NJ, June 24, 2008--California's Center for Environmental Health is warning that there are unacceptable levels of lead in some artificial turf products that could be dangerous to children.
Judge To Hear Unilin, Pfleiderer Dispute
Wielsbeke, Belgium, June 24, 2008--On June 20 the U.S. International Trade Commission instituted formal enforcement proceedings against Uniboard (Pfleiderer), based on a complaint filed by Unilin.