May Import Prices Up
Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--The price of goods imported into the U.S. rose 1.6% in May as the price of imported petroleum climbed for a third month, the Labor Department said Friday.
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Utah Retailer Wins Flag Flying Case
Sandy City, UT, June 9, 2006--Last year, Kody Sorenson, a Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet dealer found himself in trouble with the local government, when they demanded that he take down the 10 American flags,
Mayors Adopt AIA Position on Sustainability
Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--At their National Convention and Design Expo, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that the U.S. Conference of Mayors voted to unanimously approve the resolution “Adopting the 2030 Challenge for All Buildings.
Las Vegas World Market Center Gets Phase 3 Approva
Las Vegas, NV, June 9, 2006--World Market Center Las Vegas announced another milestone for the next phase of its 57-acre home furnishings campus, slated to become the largest trade complex of its kind in the world.
Mediterranea Intros Cottage
Doral, FL, June 9, 2006--Mediterranea, a multi-national tile and design firm producing ceramic and porcelain tile, has found a way to tap into those delicate memories of youth, with their latest series titled: “Cottage.”
Trade Gap Widens on Oil
Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--The high cost of imported oil helped push up the U.S. trade gap in April, a government report showed Friday.
Garages Create Boomiing Flooring Market
Grand Junction, CO, June 9, 2006--The garage flooring industry has emerged from a non-existent fringe product a couple of years ago to a booming industry with new and innovative products being launched every month.
NRF Disappointed by Senate Vote on Estate Tax
Washington, DC, June 8, 2006--The National Retail Retail Federation today expressed disappointment over the Senate’s vote against further consideration of legislation that would make repeal of the federal estate tax permanent.
Chorman Resigns as Foamex CEO
Linwood, PA, June 08, 2006--Thomas E. Chorman, President, CEO and a director of Foamex International, has resigned from the company by mutual agreement with the board, effective immediately. The board has named chairman, Raymond E. Mabus, Jr., interim pre
Outdoor Living Spaces More Popular
Washington, D.C., June 8, 2006--Residential architects report that there has been a sharp rise in the popularity of outdoor living space, upscale landscaping, and outdoor amenities.