Personal Income, Spending Up Slightly
Washington, DC, August 30, 2006--Core U.S. consumer prices rose a less-than-expected 0.1 percent in July, but the year-on-year rate of nonfood, nonenergy inflation remained at 2.4 percent.
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Shaw Warranties to Require CRI, IICRC Approval
Dalton, GA, August 25, 2006--Following the company’s announcement in June of 2005, Shaw has revised its residential carpet warranties to require the use of CRI Seal of Approval products for carpet cleaning supplies and equipment for carpet manufactured a
Builder's Confidence in Condo Market Dips
Washington, DC, August 22, 2006--Builder confidence in the condominium housing market weakened significantly in the second quarter of 2006, as sales continued to retreat from the record-high levels seen last year.
Existing-Home Sales Off 4.1% in July
Washington, DC, August 23, 2006--Existing-home sales were down in July, while home prices in many areas are slightly below year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Forbo 1H Earnings Up
Baar, Switzerland, August 22, 2006--Forbo increased its sales in the first half of 2006 by 12.5% to CHF 933.1 million (US$759.7M).
Consumer Sentiment Slides in Early August
Washington, DC, August 18, 2006-- Worries about inflation pushed U.S. consumer sentiment in early August to the lowest level since October, according to media reports of proprietary research from the University of Michigan.
Mohawk Names Duncan and Matthaidess to Marketing V
Dalton, GA, August 16, 2006--David Duncan has been promoted to vice president of marketing for Mohawk Residential, according to Tom Lape, president of Mohawk Residential Flooring.
Dal-Tile to Open Distribution Facility in San Anto
Jacksonville, MS, August 14, 2006--EastGroup Properties announced the development of a 64,000 square foot build-to-suit facility for Dal-Tile Corporation.
Consumer’s Online Security Concerns Rising
Palo Alto, CA, August 11, 2006--Consumer concerns about the security of personal and financial data on the internet are increasing, according a new survey. And for good reason: Some 52 million online account records were stolen or misplaced in 2005, the s
NMHC: Apartment Markets Continue To Strengthen
Washington, DC, August 7, 2006--Apartment markets continue their upward trajectory, according to the National Multi Housing Council’s July 2006 Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions.