UK's Headlam Reports Higher Revenues, Profits
Birmingham, England, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Pre-tax profits have increased more than 17% at Birmingham floorcovering specialist Headlam.
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Retailers Beginning To Brace for Slowdown
New York, NY, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Retailers are beginning to anticipate a weak second half of the year as they reported the slowest earnings growth since in the last recession.
Godfrey Hirst Begins Court Appeal in New Zealand
Victoria, Australia, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Australian carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst has started its appeal against a Commerce Commission decision in New Zealand.
Chicago-Area Economy Picks Up in July
Chicago, IL, Aug. 22, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's national activity index improved to negative 0.06 in July from negative 0.38 in June.
Ceramics of Italy Sponsoring Design Contest
New York, NY, Aug. 19, 2011 -- Ceramics of Italy has partnered with Architizer to launch the Ceramics of Italy Exhibit Design Challenge.
China Ceramics Completes Hengda Facility
Jinjiang, China, Aug. 19, 2011 -- China Ceramics said that it has completed the expansion of its Hengda facility, which is now capable of producing 42 million square meters of ceramic tiles per year.
MMPI Names Heinen Senior Vice President
Chicago, IL, Aug. 19, 2011 -- MMPI, parent company of the NeoCon trade show, has promoted Paul Heinen to senior vice president, overseeing the company’s office, retail and contract furnishings industries.
Mortgage Rates Lowest in Over 50 Years
Washington, DC, Aug. 19, 2011 -- Mortgage rates in the U.S. have fallen to the lowest in more than 50 years, according to Freddie Mac.
Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Falls Sharply
Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 19, 2011 -- Manufacturing activity fell sharply in the Philadelphia region in August, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve reported Thursday.
Carpet and Rug Institute Restructuring
Dalton, GA, Aug. 18, 2011 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute is being reorganized to streamline the organization.