Chicago Fed National Activity Index Off
Chicago, IL, August 23, 2006--The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on Wednesday said its gauge of the national economy fell in July, hurt by weakness in employment indicators.
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FieldTurf Tarkett Ribbon Cutting at Navy-Marine Co
Annapolis, MD, August 23, 2006--A special ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on the new FieldTurf at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on August 29th at 2:00pm. This event celebrates the new FieldTurf Tarkett and the opening of its first Maryland of
Chain Store Sales Slide 0.2% Last Week
New York, August 22, 2006--Chain store retail sales fell in the latest week, as weekly chain store sales continued to move lower through August, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Mirage Earns Top Ranking in Floor Focus Survey
Saint-Georges, Quebec, August 22, 2006--Mirage today announced it has earned the top ranking for quality in a national industry survey conducted by Floor Focus magazine.
Lowe's Increases Share Repurchases by $2B
Mooresville, NC, August 21, 2006--The board of directors of Lowe's has approved an increase in its current share repurchase program of up to $2 billion through fiscal 2008, effective immediately.
Emerald Home Furnishings Leases Las Vegas Showroom
Las Vegas, NV, August 21, 2006--Home furnishings industry leader Emerald Home Furnishings has leased a 16,800-square-foot showroom on the 13th floor of World Market Center’s second building, Building B.
Godfrey Hirst: Feltex Will be Run in New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand, August 21, 2006--The campaign to keep Feltex in Kiwi hands sticks in the craw of Tania Pauling, according to Stuff.co.nz.
Fire Strikes Dallas Area Retailer
Grapevine, TX, August 18, 2006--A three-alarm fire blazed through a carpet store on Thursday, requiring the local fire department to put out a call for help.
Clayton Homes Buying Alabama Mobile-Home Maker
Addison, Al, August 17, 2006--Southern Energy Homes Inc., which manufactures and sells mobile homes, has reached an agreement to be acquired by the largest company in its industry, Clayton Homes Inc.
Peoples Serves on International Recycling Committe
Dalton, GA, August 17, 2006--Dr. Robert Peoples, executive director for the Carpet America Recovery Effort and director of Sustainability for Carpet & Rug Institute, (CRI), has been asked to serve on the International Advisory Committee for the First Inte