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New York, NY, July 14, 2009--Action Economics said it expects residential construction to decline at a 33% rate in the second quarter GDP report, which would be less than the peak-rate of 39% in the first quarter.
New York, NY, July 14, 2009--Yale professor Robert Shiller, one of the creators of the monthly S&P Case-Shiller housing price index, called the state of the housing market "abysmal."
Washington, DC, July 14, 2009--Higher energy prices rippled through the U.S. economy in June, helping to drive a rise in wholesale prices.
Washington, DC, July 14, 2009--The current recession has been harder on small business profits than any other time in the past 35 years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Washington, DC, July 14, 2009--U.S. weekly chain store sales fell 0.7 percent for the period that ended July 11, according to the latest data from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Washington, DC, July 13, 2009--Non-residential construction spending in the U.S. will fall more deeply this year and next than was considered likely six months ago, according to a semiannual forecast by the American Institute of Architects.
Neumarkt, Germany, July 13, 2009 – Pfleiderer AG says it has made changes to its communication structure at its Business Center Western Europe.
Washington, DC, July 13, 2009--Bamboo floors are becoming more popular not only because they are often cheaper than oak, but because bamboo is considered eco-friendly by some since it grows faster than trees.
Pensacola, FL, July 14, 2009--Pensacola-based Floor City USA was named a top retailer in the state by the Florida Retail Federation.
Lancaster, PA, July 13--Armstrong said that its Center, Texas engineered hardwood manufacturing plant received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.