UK's Carpetright Issues Profit Warning
London, England, March 28, 2014 -- Carpetright has issued its third profits warning in six months.
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Fourth Quarter Economic Growth Revised Higher
Washington, DC, March 27, 2014 -- Economic growth in the fourth quarter was higher than initially estimated, according to the Commerce Department.
Pending Home Sales Fall in February
Washington, DC, March 27, 2014 -- Pending home sales fell 0.8% in February to the lowest level in more than two years, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday.
Jobless Claims at Four-Month Low
Washington, DC, March 27, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in four months, according to the Labor Department.
Armstrong Products Featured in 'Dream Builders'
Lancaster, PA, March 27, 2014 -- Armstrong and Bruce flooring will be featured in the premier season of NBC’s new reality competition series, “American Dream Builders,” hosted by designer Nate Berkus.
Invista Breaks Ground on Nylon Plant in China
Shanghai, China, March 27-2014 -- Invista has broken ground on new hexamethylene diamine and nylon 6,6 polymer plants at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in China.
Anthony Oak Flooring Gets Mill Certification
St. Louis, MO, March 26, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Anthony Oak Flooring of Magnolia, Ark. has earned the NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification.
Durable Goods Orders Surge in February
Washington, DC, March 26, 2014 -- Durable goods orders rose the most in three months in February, according to the Commerce Department.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls Again
Washington, DC, March 26, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 3.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Ripken Foundation To Use Shaw Sports Turf
Baltimore, MD, March 26, 2014 -- The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation has named Shaw Sports Turf the exclusive provider of synthetic turf for its Youth Development Parks initiative.