Consumer Spending Edges Up in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2011 -- Consumers increased their spending at a slower rate in November, according to the Commerce Department.
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UK's Howe Green Gets U.S. Distributor
Fort Myers, FL, Dec. 13, 2011 -- Howe Green, a British manufacturer of steel and aluminum access hatches, has signed FF Systems of Fort Myers to distribute its products.
Engineered Floors Acquires Dream Weaver
Dalton, GA, Dec. 12, 2011 -- Engineered Floors said it has completed acquisition of Dream Weaver Carpet Industries, Inc. of Chatsworth, Georgia.
Tarkett Raising Prices in February
Chagrin Falls, OH, Dec. 12, 2-11 -- Tarkett said it will implement a price increase of 3-8% across its residential and commercial brands beginning Feb. 1.
Online Spending Continues Early Momentum
New York, NY, Dec. 12, 2011 -- Online spending stayed strong in early December, according to tracking firm comScore.
NWFA in Membership Pilot Program With WFCA
St. Louis, MO, Dec. 12, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association is beginning two joint pilot membership programs with the World Floor Covering Association.
Engineered Floors Focuses on PET Carpet
Dalton, GA, Dec. 12, 2011 -- Multi-family carpet firm Engineered Floors has been a success story in the last two years despite a severe downturn in the carpet industry in general.
Redi Carpet Acquires Salt Lake City Firm
Stafford, TX, Dec. 9, 2011 -- Multi-family flooring contractor Redi Carpet said it has acquired One Source Services of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Consumer Sentiment Highest Since June
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2011 -- A measure of consumer sentiment reached the highest reading since June, according to the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters.
Interface's Bandy Named to USGBC Board
Washington, DC, Dec. 9, 2011 -- Interface's George Bandy Jr. is among the newly elected members of the board of directors at the U.S. Green Building Council.