Consumer Confidence Up But May Not Last
Washington, DC, Sept. 30, 2008--Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in September although responses were taken before the latest turmoil in the markets.
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Shaw Schedules Winter Market Events
Dalton, GA, Sept. 29, 2008--Shaw has announced the locations and dates of the company's 2009 Winter Market Events.
Home Prices Decline Record in July
New York, NY, Sept. 30, 2008--Home prices tumbled by the sharpest annual rate ever in July, but the rate of decline is slowing, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city housing index.
Arborcraft Signs Distributor for Harris Brand
Johnson City, TN, Sept. 29, 2008-- Arborcraft Floors said that effective Oct. 16 Swiff-Train Company is the exclusive distributor for Harris Wood in Texas and Oklahoma.
Kronotex, Floors Today Litigation Ends
Miami, FL, Sept. 30, 2008--The Hodges family established a beachhead in Miami in 2005 and embarked on opening 66 Floors Today stores in Florida and other parts of the Southeast.
Chicago Business Activity Continues To Expand
Chicago, IL, Sept. 30, 2008--Business activity in the Chicago region expanded at a healthy pace in September, according to a survey of corporate purchasing managers released Tuesday.
Tarkett Commercial Signs Distributor for Azrock
Houston, TX, Sept. 29, 2008 –-Tarkett Commercial Tile has added Desoto Sales Inc. to its distribution network.
Home Depot Shopping for Ad Agency
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 30, 2008--Home Depot may hire a new ad agency, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Consumer Spending Flat in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2008--Despite a big rebound in auto sales, U.S. consumer spending was flat in August, the third consecutive month of weak consumption, the Commerce Department reported Monday.
L. Fishman & Son Buys Pennsylvania Distributor
Baltimore, MD, Sept. 22, 2008--Commercial flooring distributor L. Fishman & Son Inc. has completed an agreement to purchase the assets and business of Clark Flooring Solutions Division.