Carpet Makers May Get Hit by Washington State
Seattle, WA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Washington State has pending legislation that would require producers of carpet that is sold in the state to join a "carpet stewardship organization."
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December Home Sales Increase Five Percent
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2012 -- December home sales rose 5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.61 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mannington Stops Sales of Some Wood in Canada
Salem, NJ, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Mannington said it is joining Shaw and Anderson and is halting shipments to Canada of hardwood flooring that is produced partly by prison labor.
Elias Wilf Expands Mannington Distribution
Owings Mills, MD, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Elias Wilf said it is expanding its Mannington distribution territory into the Northeastern Region.
Bentley Prince Street Wins Ultron Doc Award
City of Industry, CA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Bentley Prince Street’s So Vintage product has won a 2011 Doc Product Award.
Teragren Restructures Sales Division
Bainbridge Island, WA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Teragren said it is restructuring its Sales Division and is putting Paola Rutledge, vice president of panel and veneer sales, at the head of the Commercial Contract Division.
Music Merchants Pressured Over Lacey Act
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2012 -- The National Association of Music Merchants is being pressured by environmental groups to drop its backing of changes to the U.S Lacey Act.
Kiss Carpet Wins Mohawk Regional Retailer Award
Mancelona, MI, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Kiss Carpet Design Center has been recognized as Mohawk's “Retailer of the Year” for the Mid Central region.
Beaulieu Offers Gift Card Program for Dealers
Dalton, GA, Jan. 20, 2012 -- Beginning January 24 and continuing through December 29, Bliss dealers will be able to take advantage of Beaulieu’s new and expanded American Express Gift Card Incentive Program.
Housing Starts, Permits Decline in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2012 -- New construction of U.S. houses fell back in December after a strong gain in the previous month, the Commerce Department said.