Indian Rugs Recalled
Washington, DC, October 15, 2007--About 2,900 "Alyssa" shag rugs, manufactured in India and imported by J.C. Penney Co., Inc. were recalled.
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Bentley Prince Contributes to Extra LEED Credits
City of Industry, CA – October 15, 2007--Projects using Bentley Prince Street carpet will now find it a little easier to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credit.
Ohio Retailer Expanding
Lawrenceburg, OH, October 15, 2007--Furniture Co., which sells everything from bedroom sets to flooring to window treatments, is expanding its showroom by 10,000 square feet.
Shaw To Establish Pennsylvania Distribution Center
Leetsdale, PA, October 15, 2007--Shaw Industries has signed a lease for 50,000 square feet at an empty 130,000-square-foot building in Leetsdale Industrial Park, in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, according to Shaw executive vice president Julius Shaw.
Congoleum Files Delayed 10-Q After SEC Review
Mercerville, NJ, October 11, 2007--Congoleum reported today that it has filed its Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30.
Consumer Confidence Holds Steady
Ann Arbor, MI, October 12, 2007--Consumer confidence remained unchanged in September at the same level recorded in August.
Milliken Supports Cans for Cash Recycling Program
LaGrange, GA, October 12, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering, has joined the LaGrange-Georgia Cans for Cash City Recycling Challenge. Milliken associates at all LaGrange facilities are supporting the effort to benefit the local Habitat for Humanity chapter.
InformationWeek Names Mohawk Innovator
Dalton, GA, October 12, 2007--Mohawk Industries has been ranked in the top 250 most innovative users of information technology in the nation, according to InformationWeek’s annual study.
Foamex to Use Sales Proceeds to Repay Loan
Linwood, PA, October 12, 2007--Foamex said it will use net proceeds of approximately $9.7 million from the previously announced sale of its stand-alone carpet cushion facilities towards a repayment of its first lien term loan.
Retail Sales Up 0.6% in September
Washington, DC, October 12, 2007—Retail sales rose 0.6% in September on strong demand for cars and gasoline, according to the Commerce Department.