Economists Revise Growth Forecast Down
Washington, DC, Sept. 9, 2010--U.S. economic growth for the rest of this year and next was revised lower for a third consecutive month, according to the Blue Chip Economic Indicators report.
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Lumber Liquidators Expands Commercial Division
Toano, VA, Sept. 9, 2010--Lumber Liquidators said it has expanded its commercial division to serve the needs of contractors, builders and developers.
Bamboo Maker Teragren Forms Contract Division
Bainbridge Island, WA, Sept. 8, 2010--Bamboo flooring manufacturer Teragren said it has launched a new Contract Division.
Creston Carpet Mills Closes Its Doors
Dalton, GA, Sept. 8, 2010--Creston Carpet Mills of Dalton, Georgia ceased operations on September 3, mostly due to economic reasons.
PG Hardwood Consolidating Production
Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 8, 2010--PG Hardwood Flooring is transferring all its production to Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière and will cease operations at a plant in Beauceville.
Daltile To Be Featured in DIY Kitchen Show
Dallas, TX, Sept. 8, 2010--Daltile, the largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, has signed on for the inaugural season of I Hate My Kitchen!.
Chain Store Sales Higher Than Last Year
New York, NY, Sept. 8, 2010--U.S. chain-store sales rose 1.8% year on year last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Johnsonite Plants Get ISO 14001 Certifications
Chagrin Falls, OH, Sept. 8, 2010--Tarkett said that two Johnsonite flooring manufacturing facilities in Ohio now comply with ISO 14001:2004 standards.
Refinancing Falls, Home Purchase Applications Up
Washington, DC, Sept. 8, 2010--Mortgage application volume fell for the first time in six weeks as fewer Americans refinanced.
ABC Consumer Confidence Index Improves
New York, NY, Sept. 8, 2010--ABC News on Tuesday said its weekly index of U.S. consumer confidence rose in the latest week, though it remains negative.