Morris Joins 828 International
Greenville, SC, April 13--828 International named Tom Morris to the newly created post of Northeast Regional Manager, effective immediately.
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Retail Sales Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, April 13--Retail sales in March were up 0.3 percent, according to the Commerce Department.
New Zealand’s Feltex Faces Challenges Ahead
Auckland, New Zealand, April 12--Who are the fools? Feltex Carpets chief executive Sam Magill and chairman Tim Saunders are walking a tightrope.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, April 12--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, as consumers continued to spend, despite record high gasoline prices, a retail report said on Tuesday.
WFCA Names Higgins Director of Development
Anaheim, CA, April 12--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced some major changes and adjustments to their staff to reflect a shift in emphasis within the organization.
Columbia Flooring Announces New Appointments
Danville, VA, April 12--Columbia Flooring has announced three new appointments in the company's sales and marketing organization.
Report Outlines Role of Bonded Polyurethane
Arlington, VA, April 12--The Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane (AFPF) today released a report outlining the environmental benefits of commercial bonded polyurethane carpet cushion.
AmericasMart Names Malkiewicz Director Home Accent
Atlanta, GA, April 12—-AmericasMart has named Kevin Malkiewicz as Executive Director, Home Accents & Fine Linens Center.
Canadian New Home Prices Edge Up
Ottawa, Ontario, April 12--New housing prices in Canada edged up in February compared with a month earlier, while the 12-month rate of increase slowed slightly to 5.1%.
Universal Forest 1Q Earnings Up 66%
Grand Rapids, MI, April 12--Universal Forest Products, a maker of lumber for house construction, industrial uses and flooring, said its first-quarter profit surged 66 percent.