Existing-Home Sales Up in March
Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--Sales of existing homes edged up in March following a strong rebound in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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British Firm Adds Wool Color Without Dye
Worcestershire, England, April 25, 2006--Concept Manufacturing has increased their 'Jacob by Design' natural carpet range with the blending of wool breeds to achieve different colors without adding dye.
NRF Opposes Cargo Scanning Bill
Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Retail Federation urged a congressional committee to reject legislation that would require scanning of all cargo bound for U.S. ports.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Chain store sales in the week ended April 22, fell 0.2 percent, after rising 1.1 percent the previous week, according to the report produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.
Interface's 2005 EcoMetrics Report Highlights
Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2006--Interface, Inc. has announced its latest global EcoMetrics showing progress the company is making towards reducing its environmental footprint.
Shaw Wins Waste Reduction Award
Dalton, GA, April 24, 2006, Shaw Industries, Inc., California Division was recently honored by the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).
Brazil's Ceramics Industry Supplies Mosaics to
São Paulo, Brazil, April 24, 2006--The Brazilian ceramics industry has entered a sector that is already well established in Arab architecture: mosaics.
Iranian Women Weaving $8.5M Carpet
Baghshan, Iran, April 24, 2006--More than 1,200 village women have set to work weaving a giant carpet worth $8.5 million.
Mideast One of Fastest Growing Flooring Markets
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 24, 2006--International and regional flooring manufacturers are tipping the Middle East as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets with annual growth of around 15 percent in the coming decade.
IWT Tesoro Delays Annual Report Filing
Westport, CT, April 24, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corp. has been delayed filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.