Consumer Sentiment Falls
Ann Arbor, MI, April 15--The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index fell to 87.7 in mid-April from 92.6 in March, according to media reports on the proprietary research.
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Import Prices Up 1.8% in March
Washington, DC, April 15—-Import prices rose 1.8 percent in March, a rise that followed a 0.8 percent increase in February, according to a Labor Department report issued today.
INSTALL to Offer KoolGlide Certification Program
St. Louis, MO, April 14--The INSTALL program said it has become the first to offer floor covering professionals an opportunity to receive training leading to certification of the KoolGlide Carpet Seaming System.
Carpet One Wins USA Magazine Award
Manchester, NH, April 14--Carpet One’s community relations campaign, "Carpet One Makes A Difference," was recently recognized by USA Weekend magazine.
Rikett Quartz Flooring Awarded GreenGuard Certific
Atlanta, GA, April 14--The GreenGuard Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality Certification to Rikett.
Coverings 2005 Sold Out
Alexandria, VA, April 14--Coverings, the tile and stone trade show, said that over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 100 countries will be in attendance at the sold-out show.
North Carolina Carpet One Retailer in Growth Mode
Fayetteville, NC, April 14--The region's expanding housing market has led to growth at Carpet One of Fayetteville.
Connor Sport Court Files Suit Against Snap Lock
Salt Lake City, UT, April 14--Connor Sport Court International, producer of sport flooring and outdoor game courts, said it has filed a federal lawsuit against Snap Lock Industries.
Englert to Oversee CCA Carpet Buying
Manchester, NH, April 14--CCA Global Partners and Flooring America promoted Mike Englert, Flooring America vice president of merchandising, to the new position of vice president—Soft Surface Products for all floor covering divisions of CCA Global Partners
Shaw Updates Studio Collection
Dalton, GA, April 14--Shaw Living, in collaboration with Nourison, has introduced 13 new designs to its contemporary Studio Collection.