Tarkett Fiberfloor Certified for Allergy, Asthma
Chagrin Falls, OH, July 17, 2012 -- Tarkett said its residential FiberFloor has been certified as asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
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Consumer Inflation Remains Tame in June
Washington, DC, July 17, 2012 -- Inflation in the U.S. was little changed in June, a sign that the cost of living may stay subdued, according to the Labor Department.
Rug Doctor Names Vice President Field Sales
Plano, TX, July 17, 2012 -- Rug Doctor has named Joe Gammon vice president of field sales.
Empire State Manufacturing Bounces Back
Washington, DC, July 16, 2012 -- The Empire State manufacturing index bounced back to 7.4 in July, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said.
Retail Sales Fall Third Straight Month
Washington, DC, July 16, 2012 -- Retail sales declined for a third straight month in June, according to the Commerce Department.
Retailers Win Battle To Add Credit Card Charge
New York, NY, July 16, 2012 -- Retailers will soon be able to impose a surcharge on credit card transactions due to a settlement reached with Visa and MasterCard.
Mortgage Counseling Group Sees Spike in Calls
Washington, DC, July 16, 2012 -- Mortgage counseling group Home Preservation Foundation is reporting that calls to its hotline from homeowners who are current on their mortgages are up 70% since last June.
Reiser & Associates Joins Fuse Alliance
Aurora, CO, July 16, 2012 -- The Fuse Alliance said it has added Reiser & Associates of Dallas, Texas as a new member.
Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows Again
Washington, DC, July 13, 2012 -- Fixed mortgage rates fell to historic lows once again this week, according to Freddie Mac.
Consumer Reports Praises Vinyl in New Report
New York, NY, July 13, 2012 -- Consumer Reports is out with its new floor buying guide and it gives glowing reviews for vinyl.