Most Retailers Post Gains in May
New York, June 7, 2007--The nation’s retailers for the most part reported an improvement in May results, verses very soft results during April.
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Merida Meridan Intros Viewpoint Dimensions Line
Marble Hill, June 7, 2007--Merida Meridian’s tradition of creating distinctive floor coverings by integrating the finest quality natural fibers with innovative textile design continues with Viewpont Dimensions.
Canada Building Permits Off
Ottawa, Ontario, June 6, 2007--A drop in residential and non-residential construction drove the value of Canadian building permits down by a sharper-than-expected 8.4 percent in April.
Jobless Claims Off 1,000
Washington, DC, June 7, 2007--First-time jobless claims fell by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 309,000 the week ended June 2, according to the Labor Department. It was the lowest level since the week ended May 12.
Report: The Impact of Cookie Deletion on Web Stats
Reston, VA, June 7, 2007--comScore announced that it is making available its white paper, “The Impact of Cookie Deletion on the Accuracy of Site-Server and Ad-Server Metrics.
NAHB: Nearly 100,000 Green Homes Certified in U.S.
Washington, June 6, 2007--A new survey of local home building associations reveals that more than 97,000 homes have been built and certified by voluntary, builder-supported green building programs.
InterfaceFLOR Uses First Post-Consumer Nylon 6,6
LaGrange, GA, June 7, 2007--InterfaceFLOR said it will preview new products starting in June that represent the first commercial carpet made from post-consumer, recycled nylon 6,6 fiber.
Tandus Clarifies Collins and Aikman FC Ownership
Dalton, GA, June 5, 2007--Tandus Group said today that it is a wholly owned subsidiary Collins and Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc. is not affiliated with the Collins & Aikman Corporation.
NAR: Home Sales to Fluctuate With Gradual Upturn
Washington, DC, June 06, 2007--Home sales are projected to move in a relatively narrow range with a gradual upturn becoming more pronounced by the end of the year, according to the latest forecast by the NAR.
MBA: Mortgage Apps Down Slightly Last Week
Washington, DC, June 6, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 1, 2007.