Forbo Opts Out of Surfaces 2006
Hazleton, PA, September 30, 2005--Forbo Flooring, after many years as a steady exhibitor at Surfaces, has decided not to exhibit in 2006.
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Consumer Income and Spending Off
Washington, DC, September 30, 2005--Consumer spending and income both declined in August, according to a Commerce Department report.
Williams-Sonoma Opens First Williams-Sonoma Home S
San Francisco, CA, September 30, 2005--Williams-Sonoma will open the first Williams-Sonoma Home store tomorrow on Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood.
Industry Vets Open Store in Colorado
Fort Morgan, CO, September 30, 2005--After putting in 19 years of hard work at Specialty Shop Floors in Fort Morgan, Jim and Charlotte Stieb had the intention of quitting the flooring business and searching for something different.
Tandus Names Mowers & Tick to Key Design Positions
Dalton, GA, September 30, 2005-—Tandus announced that it has named Terry Mowers as creative director and Suzanne Tick as design director. Together, they will facilitate the overall strategic direction for product for the three floorcovering brands united
Consumer Sentiment Index Unchanged
Ann Arbor, MI, September 30, 2005--Consumer sentiment remained at low levels in late September, according to research from the University of Michigan.
Carpet One Donates Red Carpet for “Action Day” in
New York, NY, September 30, 2005--Yesterday some of New York City's busiest sidewalks near Central Park were adorned with 4,000 feet of vibrant red carpet, donated by floor covering retailer Carpet One.
China Ceramic Directory 2005/06 Just Published
Montreal, Quebec, September 29, 2005--Business Data International Inc., the business and professional information provider, has recently announced that the English edition of “China Ceramic Directory 2005/06” has just been published.
USGBC Seeking Member Approval for New Construction
Washington, DC, September 29, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council is seeking member approval to release LEED-NC version 2.2.
Home Depot and AARP Launch Workshops
Atlanta, GA, September 29, 2005--Home Depot announced a new series of three workshops designed to address the specific needs and interests of an aging population.