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Richmond, VA, September 10--The Mercer Rug and Carpet Sales Inc. business might be fading away. The owners of the 35-year-old Richmond business are feuding over company operations, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Washington, September 9—Import prices in August rose 1.7 percent following an upwardly revised 0.3 percent gain in July, according to a Labor Department report. It was the largest monthly increase since a matching jump in February 2003.
Stevens, PA, September 8--Luxury consumers showed a substantial increase in their overall confidence in the second quarter.
Lancaster, Pa., September 7 --Armstrong Floor Products announced that ProTile Distributors, Inc. will distribute Armstrong Ceramic Tile in the New York metropolitan area.
Ridgefield, CT, September 3--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative will produce a national speaker series called, “Mix – The Concrete Truth about Concrete Moisture.”
Washington, DC, September 2--Orders for U.S.-made factory goods rose 1.3 percent in July, boosted by orders for new civilian aircraft, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.
Spartansburg, SC, September 1 -- RadiciGroup, a worldwide producer of chemicals, plastics, fibers and textiles based in Italy, has introduced a new antimicrobial nylon carpet yarn, polyamide 6, containing Milliken & Company's antimicrobial agent, Alph
Houston, TX, August 30 – As the cost of raw materials continues to rise, Tarkett Commercial is evaluating the need for a price increase on all products.
Washington, August 30--After putting their credit cards on ice in June, U.S. consumers set cash registers ringing again in July even as personal incomes grew at their slowest rate in nearly two years.
San Francisco, August 26--Williams-Sonoma Inc. Wednesday said profit for its latest quarter jumped 55 percent as sales surged at its Pottery Barn and outlet stores.