Creative Touch Expands Sales Team in Southeast
Orlando, FL, September 11, 2007-- Creative Touch Interiors, the interiors division of HD Supply, has named Doug Storer and Joe West to its Commercial Sales team.
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Wear-Dated Decorates “From The Floor Up”
Kennesaw, GA, September 11, 2007—In October, Solutia Inc.'s Wear-Dated carpet fiber will continue its participation in a Karastan initiative showing consumers how high-quality design can play a role in their homes' décor.
Balta Rugs Opens New Showroom at Sint-Baafs Vijve
Sint-Baafs Vijve in Belgium, September 11, 2007-- Balta Rugs, the rug division of the Balta Group, has opened its new international showroom at Sint-Baafs Vijve in Belgium.
Chain-Store Sales Up 0.3% Last Week
New York, NY, September 11, 2007--Chain-store sales rose 0.3% for the week of ended September 8 compared with the prior week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
Consumer Credit Up 3.7% in July
Washington, DC, September 10, 2007—Consumer credit in July rose at a 3.7% annual rate, or by $7.5 billion, according to a report from the Federal Reserve.
Nafco Intros Gemstone
Florence, AL, September 11, 2007--Nafco by Tarkett has added GemStone to its luxury vinyl tile series.
Voters Unaware of Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources
Washington, D.C., September 11, 2007--Although buildings produce nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global warming, a survey released today by the AIA shows that 40% of voters believe cars and trucks are the highest contributors.
Manpower: 4Q Jobs Outlook Steady
Milwaukee, WI, September 11, 2007—The nation’s employers plan to maintain a stable, yet cautious approach toward hiring in the final quarter of 2007, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
UK’s Headlam 1H Earnings Up
London, England, September 11, 2007--Flooring distributor Headlam had a 5.4% increase in pre-tax profit during the first half and said it is well positioned going into the traditionally busy autumn selling period.
Mannington Increases Prices on Resilient Products
Salem, NJ, September 10, 2007--Mannington Mills Inc. said it will increase prices on some resilient products because of rising costs.