Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Columbus, OH, December 2-- Shaw Industries has implemented a solution built on the Sterling Commerce Multi-Enterprise Services Architecture (MESA) to support its customers' initiatives to improve bottom-line performance by sharing accurate and timely
Washington, D.C., December 3--Average U.S. home prices increased 12.97 percent from the third quarter of 2003 through the third quarter of 2004. Appreciation for the most recent quarter was 4.62 percent, or an nnualized rate of 18.48 percent.
Washington, DC, December 1--Housing wealth has a more immediate impact on consumer spending than stock wealth and has sustained the U.S. economy since the beginning of this decade, shows a new study.
Teesside, England, November 30--About 200 manufacturing jobs are under threat at a Teesside flooring factory after staff were warned the local Armstrong World Industries plant may close, according to IC Teesside.
Chicago, IL, December 1--Veterans at Work (VAW), a Chicago based group, contracts services and products from veterans who are in need of jobs, rehabilitation and housing.
Washington, DC, December 1—The Commerce Department reported that consumer spending rose in October as a surge in hiring led to the biggest rise in incomes in five months.
New York, NY, November 30--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in October, posted another loss in November.
Wauwatosa, WI, December 1-- Bostik Findley, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and lubricants, has changed its name to Bostik, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, December 1--Myers Carpet’s Atlanta store was named the best place to buy floorcovering by Atlanta Magazine in its “Best of Atlanta 2004” December issue, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
New York, NY, November 30--Chain store retail sales were off 1.5 percent in the week ended November 27, compared with a 0.8 percent rise in the previous week, the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS said in a joint report.