Roger Milliken Dies at Age 95
Spartanburg, SC, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Roger Milliken, former CEO and chairman of Milliken & Co., died Thursday in Spartanburg.
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Oil Prices Continue To Rise
New York, NY, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Oil continued to rise above $92 a barrel on Monday, spurred by expectations that a global economic recovery is gathering strength, and some experts are predicting $97 oil prices relatively soon.
No Change of Control Ahead for Milliken & Co.
Greenville, SC, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Control of Spartanburg-based Milliken & Co. will stay in the hands of Roger Milliken’s family after the textile magnate’s death last week, a company spokesman told The Greenville News.
More Economists Bullish on Labor Market
New York, NY, Jan. 3, 2011 -- After three years of economic pain, a growing number of economists think 2011 will finally bring more jobs and a recovery, according to a story by CNN.
Omnova Solutions To Raise Prices
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 3, 2011--Omnova Solutions said it will increase prices by $0.05 per dry pound for all styrene butadiene emulsion polymers and $0.05 per wet pound for all acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl acrylic emulsion polymers.
Alexandria Carpet One Wins Angie's List Award
Alexandria, VA, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Alexandria Carpet One Floor & Home has been awarded the 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award.
Initial Jobless Claims Lowest Since July 2008
Washington, DC, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell last week to the lowest level in nearly two and a half years, the Labor Department said.
Pending Home Sales Rise in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Pending home sales rose 3.5% in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Chicago Manufacturing Index Surges in December
Chicago, IL, Dec. 30, 2010 -- The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index climbed to 68.6 in December, compared to November's reading of 62.5.
Chicago FCA Names Dealer of The Year
Naperville, IL, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Steve Chirico, president of Great Western Flooring, was named Dealer of the Year by the Chicago Floor Covering Association.