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Portsmouth, NH, May 18--Lodging Econometrics reported in the latest edition of its subscription Lodging Development Forecast and Trends Report that total projects in the construction pipeline at the end of 1Q 05 were 2,388 hotels having 322,177 rooms, the
St. Louis, MO, May 17--On July 13-14 in Dallas, TX, Flooring America will host one of their last seminars for 2005.
Washington, DC, May 17--Industrial production fell 0.2 percent in April after an increase of 0.1 percent in March.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.