Maryland Law Prohibits Minimum Price Requirement
Baltimore, MD, April 29, 2009--Maryland has passed a law that prohibits manufacturers from requiring retailers to charge minimum prices for their goods.
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Consumer Confidence Surges in April
New York, NY, April 28, 2009--Consumer confidence soared in April amid hopeful signs that the economy is starting to stabilize.
Home Prices Still Falling, But Not as Severely
New York, NY, April 28, 2009--House prices fell sharply in February, but for the first time in more than two years the decline was not a record, a sign the housing crisis could be bottoming.
New Technology Could Verify NZ Wool Content
Auckland, New Zealand, April 28, 2009--Elders Primary Wool has announced a further step towards increasing the return for its strong-wool growers.
UK's Carpetright Sees Q4 Sales Decline
London, England, April 28, 2009--Carpetright, Britain's biggest carpet retailer, posted a sharp fall in fourth-quarter sales but said it was winning market share and sale should pick up later in 2009 as the housing market recovers.
CRI Begins Blog To Tout Benefits of Carpet
Dalton, GA, April 28, 2009--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and Simple Marketing Now LLC have begun the Carpet and Rug Institute Blog.
Firm Says It Will Distribute First FSC Laminate
Milwaukee, WI, April 28, 2009-Timber Holdings International said it has a partnership with Meister of Germany to be the U.S. distributor of the first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified laminate flooring line for the U.S.
Homebuilder Meritage Narrows First Quarter Loss
Scottsdale, AZ, April 28, 2009--Meritage Homes first-quarter net loss narrowed as charges to write down the value of land declined.
New Website Combines J+J, Invision Carpet Systems
Dalton, GA, April 27, 2009--J+J/Invision has launched a redefined website that combines both the J&J Commercial and Invision Carpet Systems sites.
Armstrong Rehires Hardwood Plant Workers
Beverly, W.VA, April 27, 2009--The Armstrong World Industries plant in Beverly has recalled the 95 workers it laid off last year as the housing market declined.