Housing Starts Up 3.4% in September
Washington, DC, October 19, 2005--New housing starts in September rose 3.4% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 2.108 million, according to a Commerce Department report.
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Old Mohawk Carpet Mill Buildings to be Demolished
Amsterdam, NY, October 19, 2005--Demolition companies are lining up for a chance to be involved in the cleanup of a former carpet mill site. And on Tuesday they got their first look.
Pakistan’s Carpet Exports May Face Sharp Decline
Karachi, Pakistan, October 19, 2005--Pakistan's carpet exports may face a decline in the current financial year due to the natural calamities in the United States and the skyrocketing oil prices.
Federated Names Macy's Midwest Heads
Cincinnati, OH, October 19--Federated Department Stores named William P. McNamara chairman and chief executive of its Famous-Barr division, which will be renamed Macy's Midwest on Feb. 1.
Builder Confidence Returns to Pre-Katrina Levels
Washington, DC, October 19, 2005--Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rebounded by a couple of points in October to the same level at which it was gauged prior to hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Linens N Things 3Q Earnings Off
Clifton, NJ, October 19, 2005--Linens N Things posted third-quarter earnings that declined profit tumbled 94 percent on weak sales.
Karastan Receives Home Magazine’s American Furnitu
High Point, NC, October 19, 2005--The Sumatra rug from Karastan is among 13 products being honored at Home Magazine’s Eleventh Annual American Furniture Awards.
Online Help-Wanted Index Off In September
New York, NY, October 19, 2005--The number of new online job ads declined to 2,038,500 in September, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.
Mohawk Ceramic Intros Orleans
Dalton, GA, October 18, 2005--Mohawk Ceramic’s new Orleans is a glazed porcelain floor that draws on the look of natural travertine marbles in a rustic and textural finish that features a wide shade range.
ASCER Announces Call for Entries in 4th Tile of Sp
Miami, FL, October 18, 2005--The Spanish Ceramic Tile Association (ASCER) is now accepting entries in the 4th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.