Foreclosures Fall in December
Washington, DC, January 17, 2007--The number of homes entering the foreclosure process fell by 9% last month compared with November but rose 35% compared with December 2005.
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Sales Based on Online Research to Reach $1T by 201
New York, NY, January 17, 2007--Off-line retail sales influenced by consumers' online browsing and research will increase by a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 percent over the next five years.
Best Tile Names Sales VP for Rhode Island Location
Ludlow, MA, January 17, 2007--Best Tile Distributors of New England, part of the East Coast Tile family, the largest importer of ceramic tile and stone in the Northeast, recently acquired five Boston Tile showrooms.
Industrial Production Up in December
Washington, DC, January 17, 2007--Industrial production rose by an overall 0.4% in December, as the high-technology and motor-vehicle industries posted strong output for the month, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
Omnova 4Q Earnings Up
Fairlawn, OH, January 16, 2007--Omnova Solutions reported fourth quarter earnings of $17 million, or 41 cents a share, compared with $4.1 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago.
Coverings 2007 Spectrum and Prism Awards Call For
Alexandria, VA, JANUARY 16, 2007--The search is on for architectural and design projects representing the most innovative and visionary use of ceramic tile and natural stone, and $36,000 in prize money is at stake as the annual Spectrum and Prism Awards i
Free Exhibit Deadline For Surfaces Extended Until
Dallas, TX, January 16, 2007--The deadline to register for free exhibit admission at Surfaces 2007 has been extended until today January 17 at midnight.
GranitiFiandre Promotes Nichols and Sassi
Chicago, IL, January 16, 2007--Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has named Jeanne Nichols to vice president, sales and marketing, and Marcello Sassi to the post of vice president, national accounts, effective immediately.
Coverings Offering Programs for Architects, Design
Alexandria, VA, Thursday, January 12, 2007--Coverings 2007 is living up to its promise to provide a rich conference program with numerous options for architect and interior design attendees.
Ohio Retailer Stays Open After Fire
Ravenna, Ohio, January 12, 2007--In spite of a major fire early Thursday morning at the building housing the Franklin Mills Rug Co. the business will continue to remain open.