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The nation’s recession could be over, according to some economists.

The Conference Board recently announced that the U.S. leading index increased by 0.6%, the coincident index held steady, and the lagging index decreased by 0.2% in January.

BP’s Amoco Fabrics and Fibers Co. recently announced the formation of a new supply chain organization.

Interface Inc. recently reported a fourth-quarter loss, including a $2.9 million restructuring charge.

DuPont Textiles and Interiors (DTI) and Ciba Specialty Chemicals have announced a global business alliance to develop new combined offerings for the DTI portfolio of brands.

The number of U.S. housing starts in January jumped 6.3% to their highest pace in almost two years, according to a recent U.S. Commerce Department report.

The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI) dropped back two points to 58 in February.

Excluding automobile sales, overall retail sales rose by 1.2% in January, the Commerce Department recently reported.

Robert "Bob" W. Anderson, 74, founder and chairman emeritus of Anderson Hardwood Floors, has passed away after a brief illness.

Formica Corp.’s lenders under its $345 million credit facility have agreed to extend their existing waiver related to certain financial covenants under the credit facility.