March New Homes Sales Up 12.2%
Washington, Dc, April 26--Sales of new homes rose an unexpected 12.2 percent in March, according to Commerce Department report issued Tuesday.
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Sales at UK’s Carpetright Off
London, England, April 26--Carpet retailer Carpetright blamed weak consumer demand for a sharp downturn in sales in the past six months.
Eliane Now Offered Through Belknap White Alcco
Carrollton, TX, April 25--Belknap White Alcco, a floor covering wholesale distribution leader in New England and upstate New York, has added Eliane Ceramic Tiles to its roster.
AFL-CIO Opposes Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, April 25--The AFL-CIO labor federation said it opposed recently introduced legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos fund.
Price Increases Impact Kentucky Retailers
Owensboro, KY, April 25--Certainly, it's no secret that the price of crude oil plays havoc with the cost of gasoline and other fuels, such as natural gas.
Linda Garriott Design Joins RugMark
Washington, D.C., April 25--Linda Garriott Design, LLC of Medford, MA is the newest member to join RugMark’s effort to eliminate child labor in the carpet industry and offer educational opportunities to children in India.
Furnishings Industry’s Future Is Tentative
Washington, DC, April 26--A surge in house buying and home improvement, helped by a maturing baby-boom generation with cash to spare, has created a profitable few years.
Newspaper: Home Depot to Expand Floor Store Test
Atlanta, GA, April 22—-It was reported in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Home Depot is expanding its Floor Store test to five additional locations in metro Dallas.
Congoleum in Face-Off with Insurance Underwriters
London, England, April 25--A $1 billion asbestos-related lawsuit involving Lloyd's of London underwriters and Equitas is due to kick off this week.
Sears Canada Q1 Earnings Slip
Toronto, Ontario, April 22--Sears Canada is sticking to its strategic plan despite a first-quarter operating loss of $3.8 million.