Retail Sales Rise Defying Expectations
Washington, DC, February 13, 2008 -- Retail sales rose by 0.3 percent in January, surprising analysts who had forecast a decline.
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USGBC Has LEED for Homes Guide Available
Washington, DC, February 13, 2008 -- The LEED for Homes Reference Guide is available for purchase online at www.usgbc.org/store.
Mortgage Apps Fall on Lower Refinancing Activity
Washington, DC, February 13, 2008--Mortgage applications fell 2.1 percent during the week ending Feb. 8, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly application survey.
Iranian Carpet Sales Plummet Since 1995
Tehran, Iran, February 12, 2008--The chief of the Tehran Carpet Sellers Union said that Iran's carpet exports have fallen 80 percent during the current year compared with 1995.
Mohawk 19th on Training Magazine List
Dalton, GA, February 11, 2008—For the second consecutive year, Mohawk Industries has been selected to Training Magazine’s “Top 125” training organizations, ranking 19th among Fortune 500 companies.
Judge Approves Solutia Agreement With EPA
New York, NY, February 12, 2008— A federal judge has approved an agreement between Solutia Inc. and the Environmental Protection Agency that gives the government a $3.6 million unsecured claim.
Program To Stall Foreclosures To Be Unveiled
Washington, DC, February 12, 2008-- Project Lifeline, a plan to help struggling mortgage holders, will be announced Tuesday by the Treasury Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Lammy Winners Named at Surfaces Show
Washington, DC, February 11, 2008--The recipients of the second annual LAMMY Awards were recognized at an awards ceremony on Jan. 30 at Surfaces 2008 in Las Vegas.
Founder of Shaheen Carpet Mills Dies in Dalton
Dalton, GA, February 11, 2008--Said Shaheen, who emigrated to the U.S. in 1933 and 13 years later purchased the Hansen Chenille mill, died Saturday, Feb. 9
Domotex Middle East Reflects GCC Housing Boom
Dubai, UAE, February 11, 2008--Domotex Middle East said it will showcase the region's biggest collection of products under one roof during the event's third edition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 25-27.