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Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 2008--Contractors are bending over backward — even for small jobs like bathroom renovations and cabinetry — as the housing slump infects the remodeling industry. That gives homeowners the upper hand in price negotiations.
Singapore, Oct. 10, 2008--Oil prices plummeted to a one-year low below $83 a barrel Friday in European trading.
Cleveland, OH, Oct. 9, 2008--Tarkett Inc. said that its laminate flooring does not infringe on Unilin patents, contrary to recent litigation brought by Unilin against Tarkett Inc., Clarion Boards Inc., Clarion Laminates LLC and AT Clarion Group LLC.
Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2008--Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan wrote in an article for Emerging Markets newspaper that the U.S. housing market will recover in the first half of 2009.
Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2008--U.S. chain store sales rose at the slowest pace in seven years in September as consumers retrenched in the face of a global financial crisis and ailing economy, an industry group said Thursday.
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 9, 2008 -- The Dixie Group Inc. said that third quarter earnings won't meet analyst expectations.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 2008 – Tandus has recognized Barrow County Board of Education with its Environmental Stewardship Award for the board’s commitment to recycling.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 9, 2008 – Shaw Industries said it will close a spun yarn facility in Trenton, Ga.
Salem, NJ, Oct. 10, 2008--Mannington says its Adura LocnGo flooring does not infringe on Metroflor's patent, despite Metroflor's claims.
Ashland, OR, Oct. 10, 2008--Hakatai said it is now a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, sponsor of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification program.