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Edison, NJ, Sept. 20, 2013 -- Rug importer Due Process Stable Trading Company said it has purchased a 91,000 square foot warehouse facility in Lumberton, North Carolina to serve as the new home of the company's rug operation.
Hong Kong, Sept. 20, 2013 -- FreeFit said it has been granted a second U.S. patent related to loose lay luxury vinyl tile, according to Samuel Apicelli, a leading patent attorney and partner at Philadelphia-based Duane Morris.
Dalton, GA, Sept. 19, 2013 -– Shaw Industries said it is investing $100 million to streamline its distribution network and expand its fiber extrusion facility in Northwest Georgia.
Washington, DC, Sept. 19, 2013 -- Existing-home sales rose 1.7% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.48 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, Sept. 19, 2013 -- The Architecture Billings Index showed more acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally in August, according to the American Institute of Architects.
New York, NY, Sept. 19, 2013 -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index increased 0.7% in August to 96.6, following a 0.5% increase in July, and no change in June.
New York, NY, Sept. 19, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits totaled 309,000 last week, according to the Labor Deparment.
Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 19, 2013 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index surged higher to a reading of 22.3 in September from 9.3 in August.
Washington, DC, Sept. 18, 2013 -- New home construction starts rose 0.9% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 891,000, according to the Commerce Department.
Clarion, PA, Sept. 18, 2013 -- Carpet maker The Kraus Group has named Dave Mumford as President of its U.S. division, Kraus USA.