Personal Bankruptcy Filings Drop in 1Q
New York, NY, April 5, 2006--Consumer bankruptcy filings plunged in the first quarter to their lowest level in 20 years, as a tough new law enacted in October made it harder to erase debts, fresh data show.
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84 Lumber to Close 67 Stores
Eighty Four, PA, April 5, 2006--84 Lumber Co., the country's largest privately owned building materials retailer, announced Tuesday it would close 67 stores in 19 states.
UK’s Topps Tiles Sales Off
London, England, April 4, 2006--Ceramic tile and wood-flooring specialist Topps Tiles Plc said on Tuesday like-for-like sales in the 26 weeks to April 1 had fallen 4.2 percent but it had seen a rise in recent weeks.
First2Print Intros Large-Format Digital Printing S
Miami Beach, FL, April 4, 2006--First2Print, a large-format fabric printing service, will showcase three new materials for instantly customizing textiles, starting at just 25 yards, via digital printing at this week's Material World show.
Chain Store Sales Flat Last Week
New York, NY, April 4, 2006--Chain store sales were flat in the previous week with some impact from the lateness of the Easter holiday.
Construction Spending Up
Washington, DC, April 3, 2006--Construction spending rose 0.8 percent in February, double expectations, as private residential spending surged 1.3 percent to a record high, offsetting a drop in public construction, a government report showed on Monday.
Liveris Named Dow Chemical Chairman
Midland, MI, April 3, 2006--Dow Chemical Co. on Monday said President and Chief Executive Andrew Liveris has added chairman of the board to his list of positions with the chemical giant.
NAHB: Home Builders Ready to Build Green
Washington, DC. April 4, 2006--Home buyers are increasingly looking at green features when choosing new homes, and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is making sure that builders can meet that demand.
Stainmaster & Vern Yip Offer Advice on Loft Decora
Atlanta, GA, April 4, 2006--Celebrity designer and Stainmaster carpet spokesperson Vern Yip offers advice on how to use custom bound or serged carpet in difficult layouts, and turn loft spaces into homes.
AAT Adhesives Earn CRI Green Label Plus Certificat
Dalton, GA, April 4, 2006--Two of Advanced Adhesive Technologies’ most popular adhesives have been certified to carry the Carpet and Rug Institute’s exclusive Green Label Plus designation.