Initial Unemployment Claims Fall Again
Washington, DC, April 7, 2011 -- Initial unemployment claims fell 10,000 in the week ended April 2 to 382,000, the fewest since Feb. 26, according to the Labor Department.
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Johnsonite Reduces Energy, Water Use
Chagrin Falls, OH, April 7, 2011 -- – Johnsonite was able to achieve reductions in energy, water and waste for North American production in 2010, the company said.
Novalis International Signs Distributor Bennett
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 7, 2011 -- Luxury vinyl flooring firm Novalis International has signed distributor Bennett Supply Company.
Mohawk Promoting SmartStrand at Tennis Event
Charleston, SC, April 7, 2011 -- For the second time, Mohawk is putting its SmartStrand carpet to the test at Family Circle Cup Women’s Tennis Tournament.
Many Retailers Beat Sales Forecasts
New York, NY, April 7, 2011 -- Retailers such as Costco Wholesale Corp reported better-than-expected sales.
Styron Expanding Chinese Latex Plant
Berwyn, PA, April 7, 2011 -- Styron said it plans to expand its latex capacity at its Zhangjiagang, China production facility.
FCI Absorbs Carpet Network Franchises
Mt. Laurel, NJ, April 7, 2011 -- Traveling floor and window store Carpet Network of Medford said it has joined with Floor Coverings International, a franchised shop-at-home flooring retailer.
Carpetright Issues Profit Warning
London, England, April 7, 2011 -- Carpetright, Britain's biggest floor covering retailer, issued another profit warning.
Colbond Raising Prices in North America
Asheville, NC, April 6, 2011 -- Colbond said it will raise prices 10%-12% in North America for its entire product range due to the ongoing sharp rise of raw material, purchased components and transportation costs.
Winners of Vision Design Contest Announced
Chattanooga, TN, April 6, 2011 -- Floor Focus has named the winners of its second annual Vision Awards, which celebrate the dynamic integration of flooring and architecture.