Time to Register and Make Plans For Surfaces 2006
Dallas, TX, September 21, 2005--Surfaces 2006, which takes place January 31 – February 3, is already on pace to be the biggest event to date.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
NRF Projects 5% Growth in Holiday Sales
Washington, DC, September 21, 2005--On the heels of the strongest holiday season in five years, retailers can expect moderate holiday sales growth this year.
OnLine Help-Wanted Ads Up in August
New York, NY, September 21, 2005--The number of new online job ads rose to 2,130,000 in the month of August, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™.
Perpetual Machine Acquires Lessco
Dalton GA, September 21, 2005--Perpetual Machine Company (PMC) announced the completion of the asset acquisition of Lessco, a Dalton-based manufacturer of carpet, rug and textile manufacturing equipment.
Federated to Cut Up to 6,200 Jobs, Drop Marshall F
Cincinnati, OH, September 21, 2005--Federated Department Stores said it is planning to cut up to 6,200 jobs beginning next year and change all 62 Marshall Field's stores to the Macy's name.
Fed Hikes Rates to 3.75%
Washington, DC, September 21--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, saying Hurricane Katrina could fuel inflationary pressures but does not pose a persistent threat to the economy.
Patcraft Intros Strut Your Stuff
Dalton, GA, September 21, 2005--It goes without saying that a carpet with a provocative name like Strut Your Stuff should offer a visually striking profile, and that’s surely true of Patcraft Commercial Carpet’s latest offering.
WarmlyYours’ Georges Selvais Honored
Buffalo Grove, IL, September 21, 2005 – Georges Selvais, co-founder and General Manager of WarmlyYours, was honored at a recent dinner held in Chicago in recognition of his 10 years of contributions to the advancement of floor warming technologies.
Mohawk Rewards Plus Promotion Enters Peak Earnings
Dalton, GA, September 20, 2005--The “Mohawk Rewards Plus” promotion program is a favorite among retail salespeople for a number of reasons. And Mohawk’s plans for the last quarter of 2005 are likely to make it even more popular.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, September 20, 2005--Chain store retail sales dropped significantly in the latest week, as a result of high gasoline prices, ripple effects of Hurricane Katrina and increased consumer concern about the future of the economy, a retail report s