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Mooresville, NC, January 24, 2007--As part of its strategy for long-term growth, Lowe's said it plans to expand into Mexico. The company said it expects to open three to five stores in Monterrey in 2009, representing an investment of $18 to $20 millio
Washington, D.C., January 23, 2007--The U.S. index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in December, the fastest pace since September, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
Anaheim, CA, January 23, 2007--A husband joining his wife, a son joining his father and a pioneering retailer all are inductees in the 2007 class entering the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Flooring Industry Hall of Fame this spring, according to
Atlanta, GA, January 22, 2006--Shaw Living celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot showroom with an official ribbon cutting at the Atlanta International Rug Market.
Singapore, January 19, 2007--China's eighteen wood flooring enterprises including Power Dekor, Vohringer and Sichuan Shengda Wooden Products, have infringed in the flooring patent of Unilin, according to a the International Trade Commission.
Washington, DC, January 19, 2007— According to the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment improved in January to the highest level in three years. The consumer sentiment index rose to 98.0 in January from 91.7 in December.
Chattanooga, TN, January 19, 2007--Propex has named Mac Bridger to the post of executive vice president. In his new position, Bridger will be responsible for overseeing international operations and worldwide sales and marketing efforts for all Propex prod
Washington, DC, January 18, 2007—Housing starts rose 4.5%, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.64 million in December, on strength in apartment construction, according to Commerce Department estimates. It was the second straight monthly increase for
Hannover, Germany, January 17, 2007--Unilin has reacted to comments made late last week by Faus. Unilin said it has enforced a summary injunction against Faus for patent infringement on EP 1 223 267.
Richmond, VA, January 17, 2007--Sifel Nicolaus initiates coverage on Armstrong World Industries with a buy rating.