Caravan Rug Opens Third Atlanta Showroom
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 6, m2009--Caravan Rug Corp., an established AmericasMart exhibitor, is opening its third showroom in Atlanta during the International Area Rug Market.
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Factories Orders Fall Four Consecutive Months
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2009--Orders to U.S. factories fell for a record fourth straight month in November.
Democrats To Seek Mortgage Relief in Bankruptcy
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2009--Legislation to allow bankruptcy judges to cancel some mortgage debt will be introduced by Congressional Democrats on Tuesday in an effort to stem foreclosures.
Shaw Sales Program Named One of Best
Dalton, GA -Jan. 5, 2009–Shaw Industries was recently recognized by Selling Power Magazine as one of the best manufacturing companies to sell for in the U.S.
Oriental Weavers To Delay Construction of Complex
Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 5, 2009--Oriental Weavers said it would delay construction work for an industrial complex from mid-2009 to 2010 because of the global financial crisis.
Stimulus Package May Include Tax Breaks
Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2009--The new economic stimulus package being proposed by President-elect Barack Obama will reportedly include hundreds of billions of dollars worth of tax breaks for individuals and businesses.
New Website Rates, Schedules Installers
Knoxville, TN, Jan. 5, 2009--A new website, installerpool.com, is a new reference point for anyone looking for a floorcovering installer.
Construction Spending Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2009--U.S. construction spending fell by a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 0.6% in November after an upwardly revised drop of 0.4% in October, the Commerce Department reported Monday.
NAFCD Releases List of Initiatives for 2009
Chicago, IL, Jan. 2, 2009-- The Board of Directors of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently released its 2009 key initiatives for the organization.
Consultancy Sees 1,400 Retail Failures in 2009
New York, NY, Jan. 2, 2009--Up to 1,400 retailers are expected to fail this year as the battered sector suffered its worst December in 30 years.