OW Hospitality Names Chapman VP of Sales
Dalton, GA, Dec. 9, 2014 -- OW Hospitality has named Dallas Chapman vice president of sales for the Americas.
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Pergo Gets Favorable European Patent Ruling
Dallas, TX, Dec. 8, 2014 -– The Board of Appeals of the European Patent Office confirmed the validity of a Pergo patent that protects a one-piece fold-down locking of wood fiber flooring planks, Pergo said.
Wholesale Inventories Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2014 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose more than expected in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Oil Prices Hit Five-Year Lows
New York, NY, Dec. 9, 2014 -- Oil prices again fell to five-year lows Monday.
Barrett Named CEO of FAST Career Institute
Dalton, GA, Dec. 9, 2014 -- The FAST Career Institute said that Don Barrett Jr. has been named president and CEO of the nonprofit corporation training school.
Florida Tile Honored for Ongoing Tile Donations
E. Canton, OH, Dec. 8, 2014 -- Mountain Re-Source Center and Tile Partners for Humanity have recognized Florida Tile for 10 years of partnership and support of community improvement projects through donations of ceramic tile.
Business Economists Predict Fastest Growth Since 2005
Washington, DC, Dec. 8, 2014 -- Business economists say the U.S. economy should see its fastest growth in a decade next year, thanks to a stronger job market and falling oil prices.
Analyst Says LL Better Positioned for 2015
New York, NY, Dec. 8, 2014 -- Analyst John Baugh of Stifel Nicolaus recently toured Lumber Liquidators' new East Coast distribution center and met with management with a group of investors.
USGBC Joins Global Energy Efficiency Platform
Lima, Peru, Dec. 8, 2014 -- The U.S. Green Building Council said it has joined the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, along with the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.
Mohawk Adds New Soil Protection to SmartStrand
Calhoun, GA, Dec. 5, 2014 -- Mohawk said it is enhancing its flagship SmartStrand carpet by adding a new soil protection system called Forever Clean.