Armstrong Workers Approve Union Contract
Beverley, WV, May 1, 2006--Union workers at one of Randolph County's largest employers have ratified a contract offer, averting a possible strike, a union official said Saturday.
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Iran: Controls Needed for Rug Supply
London, England, May 1, 2006--Iran controls a major portion of the world’s hand-woven carpet supply, said a carpet industry official, adding, however, that the country does not have leverage over pricing mechanisms.
Armstrong Intros New Laminate Floors
Lancaster, PA, May 1, 2006--In the era of high-definition television and digital photography, maybe we shouldn't be so surprised that Armstrong’s newest laminate floors deliver remarkable realism.
Economists Predict Soft Landing for Housing
Washington, DC, May 1, 2006--After soaring to record levels for three consecutive years, the single-family housing market is gliding toward a “soft landing” in 2006.
Personal Income, Spending, Inflation Up in March
Washington, DC, May 1, 2006--Personal incomes and consumer spending rose more than expected in March, according to a report from the Commerce Department.
Employment Cost Moderate
Washington, DC, April 28, 2006--The employment cost index, considered one of the best gauges for tracking labor-cost pressures, moderated in the first quarter to a 0.6% increase, down from a 0.8% pace in the last three months of 2005, according to a Labor
1Q GDP Up 4.8%
Washington, Dc, April 28, 2006--The economy the first quarter grew at an annual rate of 4.8%, the fastest growth in more than two years, according to a report issued by the Commerce Department Friday.
Masland Intros Gramercy and Grosvenor
Mobile, AL, April 28, 2006--Gramercy and Grosvenor, two new carpets from Masland, base their design themes on stately, historic city neighborhoods.
Home Builders Shares Off
New York, NY, April 28, 2006--Home-builder stocks pulled back Thursday as investors reacted to a string of earnings reports littered with order declines, missed expectations and lowered outlooks.
Anso to Hold Annual Fall Carpet Sale
Dalton, GA, April 28, 2005--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries external fiber sales and marketing, announces the fifth annual “Anso Nylon National Carpet Sale” to be held Sept. 1, 2006, through Oct. 16, 2006.