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New York, NY, May 19, 2008--Although the Internet is routinely used by many people when making buying decisions, its influence doesn't compare with real people, a new study the Pew Internet and American Life Project suggests.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2008--An exclusive collection with Swarovski-Crystals will headline the latest high-end carpeting and flooring products on display at the upcoming Domotex Middle East 2008.
Alexandria, VA, May 19, 2008—Overall attendance at Coverings 2008, the ceramic and stone show, was up 3.8 percent to more than 35,000, compared to the show’s last appearance in Orlando in 2006.
Washington, DC, May 16, 2008--U.S. housing starts and permits showed a surprisingly strong jump of 8.2 percent in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, May 16, 2008--Home sales and prices throughout most of the country are poised for improvement in the second half of 2008, and the recovery will vary by market.
Washington, DC, May 16, 2008--Homebuilder confidence fell unexpectedly this month among, signaling the housing slump won't turn around soon.
Washington, DC, May 16, 2008--The new farm bill would strengthen rules for lumber imports in an effort to discourage environmentally destructive, illegal logging overseas.
Ann Arbor, MI, May 16, 2008--Consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in 28 years this month, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Dalton, GA, May 16, 2008—Industry veteran Ben McNabb has joined Mohawk Industries as brand manager of hard surfaces.
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2008—Karastan and Mohawk Select are opening a permanent showroom in Las Vegas.