Texas Flooring Chain Files Bankruptcy
Frisco, TX, Oct. 6, 2008--Frisco-based Coker Floor Co. Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Housing Crisis May Be Near Bottom, Home Depot Says
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 6, 2008--While it appears the housing crisis hasn't hit bottom yet, the end is in sight, at least if you adhere to how Americans have behaved in the past, according to Home Depot experts.
Armstrong, Union, Agree on Three-Year Contract
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 3, 2008--Union negotiators and Armstrong World Industries agreed Friday on a new three-year contract covering five Armstrong flooring plants, including its Lancaster site, according to Lancaster.online.
FieldTurf Tarkett Moving Headquarters to Georgia
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Oct. 3, 2008--FieldTurf Tarkett is relocating its corporate headquarters from Montreal to Peachtree City, Ga.
Job Losses Reach Five Year High
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2008--The economy lost more jobs last month than in any month in more than five years.
Wear-Dated, Fabrica Offer Sales Incentives
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 1, 2008 — Wear-Dated carpet fiber is teaming up with Fabrica on a new retail salesperson incentive program this fall.
Home Builders Lobbying Heavily for Bailout Package
Spring Hill, FL, Oct. 3, 2008--Home builders here and across the country are pleading with their representatives to approve the financial system bailout package.
Office Vacancy Rate Hits Two-Year High
New York, NY, Oct. 3, 2008--The U.S. office vacancy rate rose to its highest level in two years during the third quarter, according to a reported released on Friday by real estate research firm Reis Inc.
Congress Approves Historic Financial Bailout
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2008--Congress approved an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday.
Oakland Company Buys Rare Antique Rug Collections
Oakland, CA, Oct. 3, 2008--Claremont Rug Company has purchased three major antique Oriental rug collections, totaling nearly 200 art-quality 19th century carpets.