Townsend Named VP of Sales at J&J Industries
Dalton, GA, Aug. 15, 2011 -- Brad Townsend has been named corporate vice president of sales for commercial carpet maker J&J Industries.
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Buffet Urges Higher Taxes on Billionaires
Omaha, NE, Aug. 15, 2011 -- Warren Buffett said Congress should raise taxes on billionaires to help cut the U.S. budget deficit.
Nourison To Open New York Showroom
Saddle Brook, NJ, Aug. 15, 2011 -- Nourison said it will open a new permanent showroom in New York City in September.
Shaw, HGTV To Give Away Chicago Residence
Dalton, GA, Aug. 15, 2011 -- In less than one week, HGTV and Shaw will open registration online for a chance to win a 1,000-square-foot space designed by HGTV interior designer Vern Yip.
Retail Sales in July Strongest Since March
Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2011 -- Retail sales in July rose the most since March, according to the Commerce Department.
Murfin Named President of IVC US
Dalton, GA, Aug. 12, 2011 -- IVC US has named Paul Murfin as president, effective Sept. 6.
Consumer Sentiment Falls in August
Ann Arbor, MI, Aug. 12, 2011 -- Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan gauge of consumer sentiment fell to 54.9 in August, the lowest level since May of 1980, from 63.7 in July.
Architect Barbie's New Home Features Bamboo
New York, NY, Aug. 12, 2011 -- Architect Barbie, the latest in Mattel's line of fashion dolls, has a new home that features bamboo flooring.
Senior Housing Builders Optimistic About Rentals
Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2011 -- Builders in the 55+ housing market are significantly more optimistic about production and demand for multifamily rental units than they are for sales of single-family homes or multifamily condos.
A&M Carpet Released from Bankruptcy
Fresno, CA, Aug. 12, 2011 -- A&M Carpet Inc. has been released from Chapter 11 by a federal judge in Fresno, according to the Fresno Bee.