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NA, Europe, Take Bulk of Chinese Vinyl Exports

Beijing, China, Nov. 3, 2009--North America and Europe are the largest importers of Chinese vinyl flooring, together absorbing more than half of overseas shipments in the first half of the year, according to a story in Hardware and DIY.

Chain Store Sales Edge Higher

New York, NY, Nov. 3, 2009--Weekly chain store sales across the U.S. inched 1.9 percent higher for the period ending Oct. 31, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.

Beaulieu Corporate Trainers Get Awards

Beaulieu Corporate Trainers Get Awards

Dalton, GA, Nov. 3, 2009--For the second year in a row, Beaulieu Group is among the tops in corporate training, according to the Georgia Society for Technical Training and Development.

New BPS Backings Using Post-Consumer Waste

New BPS Backings Using Post-Consumer Waste

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 2, 2009--Bentley Prince Street said it has just moved a few steps closer to “closing the loop” entirely on its products through the introduction of new sustainable backing technologies.

Construction Spending Up on Residential Surge

Construction Spending Up on Residential Surge

Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2009--Construction spending in the U.S. unexpectedly rose in September as residential builders rushed to finish projects in anticipation of a possible end to the first- time home-buyers tax credit.