Summer Rug Market Gets Underway July 14
Atlanta, GA, June 10, 2011 -– The world’s largest collection of area rugs will be the centerpiece of The Atlanta International Area Rug Market July 14—17.
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Amtico Gets Safety and Health Certification
Atlanta, GA, June 9, 2011 -- Amtico International said it has been certified to the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
InterfaceFlor Collaborating With Canadian Recycler
Monterey, CA, June 9, 2011 -- Modular carpet maker InterfaceFlor said it is taking its carpet recycling know-how on the road by forming alliances with regional carpet recycling operations throughout North America.
Jobless Applications Edge Up Last Week
Washington, DC, June 9, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits ticked up 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 427,000 last week, the Labor Department said.
Flor Wins Chicago Design Leadership Award
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2011 -- Modular carpet firm Flor, Inc. received the Corporate Design Leadership Award from the AIGA Chicago Chapter at the organization's annual meeting.
GoodWeave Holds 'One in a Million' Campaign
New York, NY, June 9, 2011 -- On June 12, World Day against Child Labor, the nonprofit GoodWeave celebrates the progress it has made through its partners in the fight against child labor.
IIDA To Induct Conant as President
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2011 -- The International Interior Design Association will induct Peter Conant, managing principal at Conant Architects, as the association’s president for the 2011-2012 term at the group's annual meeting June 12.
BR-111 Selling Exclusively Through Dealer Network
Miami, FL, June 9, 2011 -- BR-111 made significant changes to its 22 year-old business model last year, bypassing distribution and selling direct to select dealers.
Wholesale Inventories Rise in April
Washington, DC, June 9, 2011 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose less than forecast in April, held back by the biggest drop in auto stockpiles in more than a year, according to the Commerce Department.
Walters Becomes WFCA Board Chair July 1
Anaheim, CA, June 8, 2011 -- Jim Walters becomes chairman of the board of the World Floor Covering Association effective July 1.