With Stainmaster Out, Home Depot Signs Martha
Atlanta, GA, July 2, 2010--Home Depot Inc. is adding Martha Stewart Living branded carpet to its almost 2,000 U.S. stores.
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Mohawk's SmartStrand Tested by Top Chefs
Dalton, GA, July 2, 2010--Mohawk recently held another creative promotional event for its SmartStrand carpet.
School District Fined for Improper Tile Removal
New York, NY, July 1, 2010--The Lakeland Central School District has been fined $2,500 after two custodians were found to have improperly removed asbestos-laden floor tiles from Lakeland High School last summer.
Average Hourly Earnings Edge Down in June
Washington, DC, July 2, 2010--U.S. average hourly earnings of all employees in the private nonfarm sector fell by $0.02, or 0.1%, to $22.53 in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Factory Orders Decline in May
Washington, DC, July 2, 2010--U.S. factory orders declined broadly in May after nine straight months of gains.
Mapei Completes Expansion of Canadian Plant
Deerfield Beach, FL, July 1, 2010-–Mapei recently completed construction on an additional 44,000 square feet of warehouse, shipping and office space at its Delta, British Columbia, manufacturing facility.
Manufacturing Index Falls, Still Shows Expansion
Tempe, AZ, July 1, 2010--The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index fell to 56.2 in June from 59.7 in May.
Construction Spending Down Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 1, 2010--Construction spending in the U.S. fell in May for the first time in three months, the Commerce Department reported.
Homebuyer Tax Credit Deadline Extended
Washington, DC, July 1, 2010--The U.S. Senate Wednesday extended the deadline for homebuyers seeking to claim a federal tax credit.
Pending Home Sales Fell in May
Washington, DC, July 1, 2010--New contracts for home resales fell substantially in May after a federal subsidy for buyers expired at the end of April, according to the National Association of Realtors.