Housing Starts Rose 11% in April
Washington, DC, May 17--The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for April 2005.
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US Chain Store Sales Fall 1% Last Week
New York, May 17--U.S. chain store retail sales fell in the latest week putting the index reading at its lowest in three weeks, as cooler temperatures continue to hurt the demand for warm-weather clothing, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Flooring America Hosts Seminar to Maximize Profits
St. Louis, MO, May 17--On July 13-14 in Dallas, TX, Flooring America will host one of their last seminars for 2005.
Mannington Launches Handscraped Hardwood Line
Salem, NJ, May 18--Mannington Mills takes its cue from the continuing popularity of rustic interior design trends with a new look in hardwood flooring.
Pakistan Carpet Producers Demand Rebate on Exports
Lahore, Pakistan, May 17--Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has demanded that the government allow 6. 5 per cent duty draw back/rebate on carpet exports.
PPI Index Climbs 0.6% in April
Washington, DC, May 17--The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods advanced 0.6 percent in April, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today.
Grain and Cut Influence the Look of Real Wood - NW
St. Louis, MO, May 16—-The National Wood Flooring Association reminds floor covering retailers that when it comes to wood floors, grain and cut have a big influence on appearance and beauty.
Mortimer Resigns as Propex CEO
Austell, GA, May 17--Bradford T. Mortimer has resigned as Director, President and CEO of Propex Fabrics Inc., effective May 16, 2005, for personal reasons.
Etiquette a Tool of Trade for Tradesman
Indianapolis, IN, May 16--As owner of a Mr. Handyman franchise in Los Angeles, T.L. Tenenbaum has rigid guidelines for the best approach to difficult drywall and plumbing problems.
UPS to Buy Overnite for $1.25B in Cash
Atlanta, GA, May 16--United Parcel Service said it agreed to acquire Overnite Corp. for about $1.25 billion in cash to expand its ground freight services in North America.