Sphinx Showing for First Time at Chicago Market
Dalton, GA, Aug. 24, 2011 -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers said it will show for the first time at this year’s Chicago International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market Sept. 12-15.
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Chain Stores Sales Up Last Week Over 2010
New York, NY, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended Aug. 20 rose 3% from a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
New Home Sales in July Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, Aug. 23, 2011 -- New home sales in the U.S. fell more than expected in July to the lowest level in five months, according to the Commerce Department.
Greenberg Golf Tournament Set Sept. 21
Manchester, NH, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Floor Covering Industry Foundation will be held Sept. 21 at Barnsley Gardens resort in Adairsville, Georgia.
Survey of Economists Sees No Double Dip
New York, NY, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The economy isn't likely to slide back into another recession, although growth will remain tepid for the rest of the year, according to a survey of leading economists by the Associated Press.
Foreclosure Problem Growing Worse, MBA Says
Washington, DC, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The home foreclosure problem is growing worse, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Iran Exports $138M of Carpets in Four Months
Tehran, Iran, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Iran exported $138 million worth of handmade carpets in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year ended July 22, according to the Tehran Times.
Rubber Flooring Debuts Martial Arts Mats
Chandler, AZ, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Rubber Flooring Inc. has recently added a new line of martial arts mat covering products.
Mohawk Leases Five Natural-Gas-Powered Trucks
Dalton, GA, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Mohawk has leased five trucks powered by liquefied natural gas from Ryder System Inc. to support the company’s day-to-day customer delivery operations in Southern California, according to a story in the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Could Bernanke Help Flooring Stocks Rebound?
Washington, DC, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Could Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke help stem the slide in floor company stocks?