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India Carpet Expo Planned in February

New Delhi, India, Jan. 28, 2009--The 14th largest fiesta of handmade woolen, silk carpets, rugs and floorcoverings will be held from Feb. 12-15 in New Delhi, followed by Exhibition Buyer/Seller Meeting Feb. 16-17 in Jaipur.

Mannington Design Competition Drawing Big Response

Mannington Design Competition Drawing Big Response

Calhoun, GA, Jan. 27, 2009--Mannington Commercial's online design competition, which promises a $7,500 grand prize plus the full line production of the winning carpet, is drawing a good response, the company said.

DuPont Reports Fourth Quarter Loss on Weak Demand

Wilmington, DE, Jan. 27, 2009--DuPont Co. reported a $629 million loss for the fourth-quarter, reflecting a hefty restructuring charge, and lowered its earnings forecast for the full year due to weak industrial demand for its chemicals.

Consumer Confidence Down Again in January

New York, NY, Jan. 27, 2009--Consumer confidence hit a record low in January, according to the monthly Conference Board index reported Tuesday, as worries worsened about future income.

Home Prices Continue To Fall

New York, NY, Jan. 27, 2009--Home prices in 20 U.S. cities fell 18.2 percent in November from 2007, the fastest drop on record, as foreclosures climbed and sales sank.