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.
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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.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Down
Ann Arbor, MI, April 28, 2006--Consumer sentiment, according to the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, weakened slightly in late April.
Foamex Comments on Its Reorganization Plan
Linwood, Pa, April 28, 2006--Foamex International Inc., has released an update on the status of its proposed chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization.
Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
New York, NY, April 28, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--dipped one point in March.
NOFMA Releases Certified Flooring Specs
Memphis, TN, March 28, 2006--NOFMA, The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association, released a CSI specification for NOFMA-certified unfinished strip and plank wood flooring.
Carpet One Helps "After the Storm"
Manchester, NH April 28, 2006--Floor covering retailer Carpet One recently joined with ABC’s Emmy-winning Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Supreme Court Hears Mohawk/RICO Detail
Washington, DC, April 27, 2006--Yesterday the Supreme Court heard the Mohawk Industries case, probing whether federal racketeering laws, originally enacted to combat organized crime, can apply to corporations.
Beazer 2Q Earnings Up, Outlook Cut
Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2006--Beazer Homes USA Inc., on Thursday posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, but said orders for new homes fell and the homebuilder revised its outlook for the full-year lower.
Mannington Commercial Honors Distributors
Calhoun, GA, April 27, 2006--Mannington Commercial recently gave awards to some of its top distributor partners based on performance excellence in six categories in 2005.