Lumber Liquidators’ Sullivan Sells Shares
Washington, DC, November 15, 2007-- The chairman of hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators Inc. sold 4.1 million shares of stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing
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Domotex asia/ChinaFloor Readies for 10th Show
Shanghai, China, November 15, 2007-- The 10th edition of Domotex asia/ChinaFloor (DACF) will take place at Shanghai New International Expo Centre during March 11-13.
NAR Expects Housing Recovery Next Year
Las Vegas, NV, November 13, 2007 - A modest recovery for existing-home sales is expected in 2008 as the impact of the credit crunch subsides.
November Floor Focus Features Retail 100
Chattanooga, TN, November 14, 2007--The November issue of Floor Focus magazine, now in the mail, features the annual Focus 100 Retail
Mortgage Applications Rise 5.5% in Week
Washington, DC, November 14, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association said mortgage applications rose 5.5% from the previous week. Applications were up 21.8% compared with the same week last year.
Producer Prices Up 0.1% in October
Washington, DC, November 14, 2007--Producer prices advanced by a smaller-than expected 0.1 % in October as prices for energy and light trucks fell, according to the Labor Department.
Retail Sales Up 0.2% in October
Washington, DC, November 14, 2007--Retail sales increased 0.2% in October, following a revised 0.7% gain in September, according to the Commerce Department.
Online Retail Sales Up 19% in October
Reston, VA, November 13, 2007 – comScore, Inc. today released U.S. e-commerce spending figures for October 2007, showing that retail e-commerce increased 19 percent versus year ago to nearly $10 billion.
USGBC Launches Green Homes Rating System
Washington, DC, November 14, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has launched a nationwide, voluntary, green rating system for houses, called LEED for Homes.
Macy's Swings to Profit But Sales Flat
Cincinnati, OH, November 14, 2007- Macy's in the third quarter reported earnings of $33 million, or $0.08 per share, versus a loss of $3 million, or $0.01 per share in the year-ago period.