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Chain Store Sales Much Higher Than Year Ago

Chain Store Sales Much Higher Than Year Ago

New York, NY, March 23, 2010--U.S. chain-store sales last week rose 3.7 percent compared with a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.

Omnova Solutions Raising Prices in April

Omnova Solutions Raising Prices in April

Fairlawn, OH, March 23, 2010--Omnova Solutions said it will increase prices $0.04 per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets, effective April 19.

Home Resales Fall Less Than Expected

Home Resales Fall Less Than Expected

Washington, DC, March 23, 2010--Home resales declined 0.6% in February to an annual rate of 5.02 million, the lowest level in eight months, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Interface Looking at Metrics of Sustainability

Interface Looking at Metrics of Sustainability

Atlanta, GA, March 23, 2010--Interface Inc. is launching a yearlong look at its EcoMetrics, assessing progress and creating a vision for what success looks like as it pursues its goal of eliminating its environmental footprint by 2020.

NAFCD Supports Home Improvements Stimulus

Chicago, IL, March 23, 2010--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributers said it is supporting the proposed Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy Act of 2009.

Mohawk Expands Infinite Rewards Program

Mohawk Expands Infinite Rewards Program

Dalton, GA, March 23, 2010--Flooring retailers and retail sales associates enrolled in Mohawk Infinite Rewards, the company’s retail incentive program, have more uses for their Mohawk Infinite Rewards points.