Canadian Housing Starts Up 5% in August
Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2007--Canadian housing starts rose 5.1% in August, ahead of expectations, but below highs in recent years, which suggested the domestic market may be cooling.
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Colonial Mills Reduces Order Turnaround Time
Pawtucket, RI, September 12, 2007--Colonial Mills Inc. said it has reduced order shipment time by two days, from seven to five.
USGBC Selects LEED Neighborhood Development Pilot
Hollywood, FL, September 12, 2007--Sheridan Stationside Village has been selected for a new nationwide pilot program designed to foster smart growth principles and environmentally friendly design.
Fire Damages Dalton Sample Company
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2007--Investigators were working Tuesday afternoon to find the cause of an early morning fire that damaged about a quarter of Poston of Dalton.
Faus Group, Faus Shanghai File Infringment Suit
Calhoun, GA, September 10, 2007--Faus Group and Faus Shanghai have filed a patent infringement lawsuit in China two companies.
Creative Touch Expands Sales Team in Southeast
Orlando, FL, September 11, 2007-- Creative Touch Interiors, the interiors division of HD Supply, has named Doug Storer and Joe West to its Commercial Sales team.
Wear-Dated Decorates “From The Floor Up”
Kennesaw, GA, September 11, 2007—In October, Solutia Inc.'s Wear-Dated carpet fiber will continue its participation in a Karastan initiative showing consumers how high-quality design can play a role in their homes' décor.
Balta Rugs Opens New Showroom at Sint-Baafs Vijve
Sint-Baafs Vijve in Belgium, September 11, 2007-- Balta Rugs, the rug division of the Balta Group, has opened its new international showroom at Sint-Baafs Vijve in Belgium.
Chain-Store Sales Up 0.3% Last Week
New York, NY, September 11, 2007--Chain-store sales rose 0.3% for the week of ended September 8 compared with the prior week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
Consumer Credit Up 3.7% in July
Washington, DC, September 10, 2007—Consumer credit in July rose at a 3.7% annual rate, or by $7.5 billion, according to a report from the Federal Reserve.