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Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--At the AIA 2007 National Convention in San Antonio, the presidents of 16 national, regional and international architects associations urged the adoption of adopt global sustainability goals.
New York, NY, June 19, 2007—Home Depot has agreed to sell its supply division for more than $10 billion, sources close to the deal said on Tuesday.
Point Pleasant, NJ, June 19, 2007—M.E. Sabosik Associates has announced the naming of Michael Frankshun to Vice President of the company.
Barnwell, SC, June 19, 2007 – Formica Flooring announces that Ted Rocha has joined the company as Key Account Sales Manager.
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--Housing starts dropped 2.1 percent in May to an annual rate of 1.47 million, down from 1.50 million the prior month, according to a Commerce Department report.
New York, NY, June 19, 2007—Chain store sales decreased 0.1% in the week ended June 16 from its level in the week before, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index.
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--A measurement of industry sentiment about the housing market fell in June for the fourth straight month to the lowest point in more than 16 years.
Carthage, MO, June 19, 2007--Leggett & Platt cut its second quarter and 2007 outlook, citing continued market weakness for the remainder of the year, sending its shares down about 5 percent in after-market trade.
Dalton, GA, June 15, 2007--To resolve a ten-year investigation, carpet manufacturer Beaulieu of America has agreed to plead guilty to one count of filing a false tax return for the year 2000.
New York, NY, June 18, 2007--Online job availability rose in 19 of the top 28 U.S. metro markets in May, as online recruitment activity continued to show upward momentum beyond the height of the spring hiring season.