Chain Store Sales Rise Over 2010
New York, NY, April 12, 2011 -- U.S. chain-store sales rose 2.9% year over year last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
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Ford Using Recycled Carpet in Cylinder Covers
Detroit, MI, April 12, 2011 -- A material made from post-consumer recycled nylon is being used in cylinder head covers by Ford Motor Co.
Managing Director Leaves Neuhofer Holz
Zell am Moos, Austria, April 12, 2011 -- Flooring profiles and accessories firm Neuhofer Holz said that Martin Neuhofer, managing director of Neuhofer Holz GmbH, left the family business at the end of March.
Small Business Optimism Declines in March
Washington, DC, April 12, 2011 -- Small business optimism fell to the lowest level in five months during March, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Kas Rugs To Open New Distribution Facility
Somerset, NJ, April 11, 2011 -- Kas Rugs is preparing to open a new 110,000 square foot distribution facility in Calhoun, Ga. in June.
ModuTile Transitions to Domestic Manufacturing
Houston, TX, April 12, 2011 -- ModuTile, a supplier of modular garage flooring, said that all of its tiles are now being entirely produced in the U.S.
HD Green Day To Precede Design Expo
Las Vegas, NV, April 12, 2011 -- The 2011 Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference begins May 18, but on May 17 industry leaders will gather for HD Green Day.
Lumber Liquidators Using Kiosk Credit System
Mechanicsburg, PA, April 12, 2011 -- Versatile Systems Inc. said that Lumber Liquidators has selected its kiosk system to provide customers with private-label credit through GE Capital.
WSJ Survey Sees Improving Economy
New York, NY, April 11, 2011 -- The U.S. economic recovery is expected to gain momentum over the rest of the year, according to economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.
Mohawk Virginia Plant Wins Environmental Award
Marietta, GA, April 11, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries said it has received a 2011 Virginia Governor's Environmental Excellence Award in the “Project” category for its Glasgow, Va. Lees Carpets manufacturing facility.