Bankruptcy Growth Slows Substantially
Raleigh, NC, Jan. 5, 2011 -- The growth in bankruptcies nationally dropped off substantially last year, according to an Associated Press report.
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Dutch Company Embeds LED Lighting in Carpet
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Jan. 5, 2011 -- Holland's Lama Concept has embedded LED lighting into carpet to create a customizable wayfinding system.
Colbond, Aquafil Partner on New Backings
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 4, 2011 -- Colbond and Aquafil are teaming up to create an environmentally friendly range of carpet backings, according to the Novwovens Industry website.
Factory Orders Surge Higher in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 2011 -- Factory orders rose in November, as businesses responded to stronger demand from consumers, according to the Commerce Department.
Retail Sales Up 3.6% Over 2009 Last Week
New York, NY, Jan. 4, 2011 -- Retail sales rose 3.6% last week from a year earlier, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Rug Market America Returning to AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 4, 2011 -- The Rug Market America will return this month to AmericasMart in Atlanta after a five-year absence.
Richmond Flooring Retailer Closes
Richmond, VA, Jan. 4, 2011 -- Capitol Floors & Decorating is closed and is liquidating inventory at its showroom in western Henrico County, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Construction Spending Up Third Straight Month
Washington, DC, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Construction spending rose for a third consecutive month in November, helped by an increase in housing and a record level for spending on federal building projects, according to the Commerce Department.
Manufacturing Continues Expanding in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Manufacturing in the U.S. continued to grow in December for the 17th straight month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Roger Milliken Dies at Age 95
Spartanburg, SC, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Roger Milliken, former CEO and chairman of Milliken & Co., died Thursday in Spartanburg.