Retail Sales Growth Hits Seven-Month High
Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2011 -- Retail sales grew at their fastest pace in seven months in September, according to the Commerce Department.
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DOC Announces Lower Rates In Hardwood Dumping Case
Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 2011--The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that the new anti-dumping and countervailing rates are almost half of what they were after May's announcement.
Nydree Flooring Expands into Contract Services
Forest, VA, Oct. 14, 2011 -- Nydree Flooring, a manufacturer of acrylic impregnated engineered wood flooring, is now offering contract manufacturing services.
Consumer Sentiment Declines in October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 14, 2011 -- Consumer sentiment declined to 57.5 in October from 59.4 in September, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Consolidated Carpet Installing Solar Panel System
Carlstadt, NJ, Oct. 14, 2011 -- Consolidated Carpet said it will install a solar photovoltaic system at its Carlstadt warehouse and office location.
St. Louis Association Re-Elects Gould
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 14 -- Mike Gould, president of Gould Flooring Services in St. Jacob, Ill., has been re-elected president of the Flooring Industry Council of St. Louis for 2011-2012.
Mohawk Group Brings Back iPad Promotion
Marietta, GA, Oct. 14, 2011 -- The Mohawk Group is offering contract dealers and sales associates increased opportunities to earn a free iPad.
Export, Import Prices Rise in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2011 -- The U.S. Import Price Index rose 0.3% in September, following a 0.2% drop in August, the Department of Labor said.
Robert Galvin Dies in Chicago
Chicago, IL, Oct. 14, 2011 -- Robert Galvin, a long-time chief executive of Motorola, died Oct. 11.
Pfleiderer To Sell North American Operations
Neumarkt, Germany, Oct. 13, 2011 -- Pfleiderer, parent company of laminate maker Pergo, has confirmed that it plans to sell its North American operations as the firm continues its restructuring.