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Alexandria, VA, November 28, 2005--Architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers and installers from around the world will be vying for the chance to win a $10,000 Grand Prize in the 2006 Spectrum Awards presented by Coverings.
Washington, DC, November 28, 2005--The ceremonial kickoff to the holiday season began with a great deal of fanfare as 145 million shoppers flooded stores and the Internet hunting for popular electronics, clothing, and books.
Beijing, China, November 23, 2005--The hand-made Tibetan carpet, a specialty of northwest China's Qinghai Province, has become popular in overseas markets.
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 23, 2005--On November 18, 2005, Unilin issued proceedings against Shun Li De, an Australian importer and reseller of Chinese laminate.
Washington, DC, November 23, 2005--Growth of remodeling activity slowed moderately in the third quarter of 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
Washington, DC, November 23, 2005--Initial claims for state unemployment insurance rose 32,000, reaching 335,000, their highest level in a month in the week ended Nov. 19, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
New York, NY, November 23, 2005--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – was unchanged in October.
New York, November 23, 2005--Mortgage applications fell last week, dragged down by a slump in home refinancings which hit a 16-month low as interest rates remained close to their highest levels this year, industry trade group figures showed on Wednesday.
London, England, November 23, 2005--Intense competition and higher oil prices sapped first half profit at carpet maker Victoria.
Dalton, GA, November 23, 2005--One of the primary reasons that consumers buy hardwood flooring is because of its easy cleaning and maintenance. And thanks to a partnership between Mohawk and Scotchgard, cleanup just got even easier.