WASHINGTON -- Sales of existing single-family homes slipped in August but remained historically strong.

Armstrong World Industries has debuted its first television branding campaign in 13 years with 30- and 60-second commercials airing in five key markets.

The Conference Board reports today that the Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators declined 0.2 percent in August.

The New York-based Conference Board reports that its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 93.3 from a revised 94.5 in August.

David Narduzzi, a longtime leader and steadfast supporter of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) passed away Sept. 21.

Domco Tarkett Commercial has signed Gilford Flooring Inc. as a Tarkett Sommer distributor, for both commercial and residential products.

Pergo has launched Pergo Easy Rewards, a new sales incentive program exclusively for Pergo Authorized Dealers.

Companies added to their stocks of unsold goods in July for the third month in a row, the Commerce Department reported on Monday.

David Kurtz has been named National Sales Manager -- Builder for Armstrong Floor Products.

Solutia Inc.'s Wear-Dated brand upholstery fabrics has teamped up with Wickes Furniture to offer a complimentary consumer trend seminar.