Consumer Prices Inch Up 0.1% in February
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The consumer price index rose 0.1% in February, as falling prices for energy, food and clothing offset higher prices for medical care, shelter and air fares.
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NAHB Names National Green Building Award Winners
Washington, DC, March 15, 2006--Green building pioneer Ron Jones of Santa Fe, N.M., was named Builder Advocate of the Year at the 2006 National Green Building Awards Gala recently.
WarmlyYours Intros Bathroom Floor-Warming Kits
Lake Zurich, IL, March 15, 2006--At Surfaces 2006, WarmlyYours unveiled its newest creation: easy-to-install electric floor warming kits designed to cover most bathroom floor plans.
CRI Spring Issues Conference Slated For April
Dalton, GA, March 15, 2006--The CRI Spring Issues Conference, held annually for CRI members, will take place at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center April 12-13.
Laticrete Sponsors Employee’s Race Car
Hamlet, NC, March 15, 2006--For the last five decades, the Laticrete commitment to research and development has pursued innovative ceramic tile and stone installation systems.
NRF Retail Sales Index Up 7.2% in February
Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for February (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a solid 7.2 percent over last year and decreased 0.4 percent seasonally a
Empire State Manufacturing Index Jumps in March
Washington, DC, March 15, 2006--Manufacturing activity in the New York area surged in March, according to the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Sears 4Q Earnings Double
Hoffman Estates, IL, March 15, 2006--Sears reported fourth-quarter net earnings more than doubled to $648 million, or $4.03 a share, in the quarter ended Jan. 28, up from $309 million, or $3.09 a share, a year earlier.
Media and Design VIPs Headed to Coverings
Alexandria, VA, March 15, 2006--One of the hottest invitations this season among home and design press is for the Coverings 2006 VIP Tour.
Dust Containment Systems Minimize Mess from Refini
St Louis, MO, March 15, 2006--Professional wood flooring installers have a variety of tools available to them to help address the hesitancy of some consumers when it comes to installing unfinished wood floors, or the refinish of existing wood floors becau