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Tile Groups Seek To Double Certified Installers

Tile Groups Seek To Double Certified Installers

Jackson, MS, Jan. 11, 2011 -- The National Tile Contractors Association, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, and the Tile Council of North America have announced 2011 goals for the Certified Tile Installer Program.

Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year

Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year

New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Weekly chain-store sales posted a 3.5% increase compared with a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.

Small Business Optimism Falls in December

Small Business Optimism Falls in December

Washington, DC, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Confidence among U.S. small businesses fell in December for the first time in five months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business optimism index.

Interface Stock Price Run-Up Prompts Hold Rating

Interface Stock Price Run-Up Prompts Hold Rating

New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has downgraded shares of carpet tile maker Interface from "buy" to "hold" because the stock price is higher than Stifel's previous price target.

Interface Stock Gets Analyst Upgrade

Interface Stock Gets Analyst Upgrade

New York, NY, Jan. 10, 2011 -- Zacks Investment Research has upgraded shares of modular carpet maker Interface, Inc. from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.

Georgia Inauguration To Feature Rugs, Carpets

Dalton, GA, Jan. 10, 2011 -- Mohawk and J&J Industries are sending rugs and carpet coasters to Atlanta for Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's inaugural celebration Monday, according to the Rome News-Tribune.