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Kennesaw, GA, March 17, 2010--Invista said it is joining Grigsby Carpet, Tile and Rug Gallery and Dixie Home to provide Danny Cahill, winner of NBC's hit reality series, "The Biggest Loser" with a free flooring makeover.
Washington, DC, March 17, 2010--Lower energy costs pushed the U.S. producer price index to a drop of 0.6% in February, the Labor Department said.
Chattanooga, TN, March 16, 2010--The Furnishing Solutions Business Unit of Propex Operating Company is raising prices 7% for all products sold into the North American carpet, automotive, turf, furniture and bedding industries, effective April 1.
Washington, DC, March 16, 2010--Homebuilder confidence declined unexpectedly in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index.
New York, NY, March 16, 2010--Chain-store sales for the week ended March 13 rose 3.2% from a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Washington, DC, March 16, 2010--U.S. housing starts fell 5.9% to an annual rate of 575,000 in February, according to the Commerce Department.
Dalton, GA, March 16, 2010--Beaulieu will hold a “Bloomin’ Spring” promotion for Bliss dealers.
Calhoun, GA, March 16, 2010--Mohawk Industries has begun a tender offer to purchase up to $200 million of its outstanding 6.50% senior notes due 2011.
New York, NY, March 15, 2010--Some economists believe that the housing market will withstand the removal of government stimulus in April and will rebound later in the year, with the help of an improving job market and more available credit.
Calhoun, GA, March 15, 2010--Mannington Commercial has named the finalists in the second year of its Tx:Style Design Challenge.