Core Consumer Prices Fell in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 19, 2010--Falling housing prices were a significant factor in a drop of 0.1% in core consumer prices in January.
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Leading Economic Indicators Rose in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2010--U.S. leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in January, according to the Conference Board.
Armstrong Adjusts Amount, Timing of Wood Increase
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 18, 2010--Armstrong said it will hike solid hardwood prices in the U.S. and Canada by 5% to 7% percent beginning April 1. I
California Contractor DFS Expanding Into Fresno
Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 17, 2010--DFS Flooring is expanding into Fresno and has named Phillip Montgomery to lead the operation.
Wholesale Prices Up Sharply in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2010--Wholesale prices in the U.S. rose 1.4% in January on double-digit increases in gasoline and home heating oil, the Labor Department said.
Mohawk, Shaw, Tandus Make Training Top 125
Dalton, GA, Feb. 18, 2010--Shaw, Mohawk, and Tandus have all been named to Training magazine’s “Training Top 125."
High School Wins Sustainable Flooring Award
Kennesaw, GA, Feb. 18, 2010--Fiber maker Invista said that Westminster High School in Colorado has won the Grand Prize for the Antron Carpet Fiber Sustainable Flooring Performance Award.
Lumber Liquidators' Profit, Sales Rise
Toano, VA, Feb. 18, 2010--Lumber Liquidators said that its fourth-quarter net income increased to $7.131 million or $0.25 per share from $6.498 million or $0.24 per share last year.
Housing Starts Rise in January, but Permits Fall
Washington, DC, Feb. 17, 2010--Housing starts rose to their highest level in seven months in January, according to the Commerce Department.
Builder Confidence Edges Up in February
Washington, DC, Feb. 17, 2010--U.S. home builders were slightly more confident this month that the housing market is recovering, according to a monthly survey released Tuesday by the National Association of Home Builders.