The Industry Makes Plans for Surfaces ‘07
Dallas, TX, November 1, 2006--With the record-breaking success of Surfaces 2006, the floor covering industry is already making plans to attend Surfaces 2007.
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NeoCon East 2006 the Most Successful To Date
Chicago, IL, November 1, 2006--The fourth annual NeoCon East, the premier exposition in the Mid-Atlantic region for the design and management of the built environment, proved to be the most successful show to date.
Tarkett Commerical Gives Top Performance Awards
Houston, TX, November 1, 2006--Tarkett recently awarded its second annual Top Performance Awards to select StarNet flooring contractors.
Robina Names FSC Newest Distributor
Kennesaw, GA, October 31, 2006--Robina Floors names FSC as the company’s newest distribution partner. FSC will cover the Upper Midwest for the company.
Personal Income and Spending Up
Washington, DC, October 30, 2006—Personal income growth picked up steam last month, while personal spending slowed and a key inflation indicator eased slightly.
Consumer Spending Online Up 23% in 3Q
Reston, VA, October 26, 2006--comScore Networks, a leader in measuring the digital age, today reported its U.S. e-commerce sales estimates for the third quarter of 2006 and forecast for the entire year.
Durable Goods Orders Up to 6-year High
Washington, DC, October 26, 2006--Durable goods rise 7.8% in September, the biggest jump in six years, as orders for new aircraft nearly tripled, according to a report from the Commerce Department.
Homebuilder Centex 2Q Earnings Off
Dallas, TX, October 25, 2006--Centex Corp. said that fiscal second-quarter net income dropped 59% from a year earlier as home builders struggle to adjust to the housing slowdown after years of higher sales and prices.
NTCA Unveils New Logo
Jackson, MS, October 25, 2006--In honor of its upcoming 60th anniversary, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has commissioned a new logo.
Delos Rug Expands AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, October, 23 2006--The introduction of three new collections and the debut of a made-to-order hand-tufted program headlines the January 2007 Atlanta International Area Rug Market experience for Delos Rugs.