CRI Membership Meeting Set November 11
Dalton, GA, Oct. 18, 2010--The annual meeting of the Carpet and Rug Institute membership is scheduled for Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center.
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GoodWeave Releases Annual Report
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2010--GoodWeave USA has released its 2009 Annual Report, which highlights the organization’s accomplishments in the fight against child labor in South Asia’s handmade rug industry.
Carpet One Contest Promotes Lees Brand
Manchester, NH, Oct. 18, 2010 -- Carpet One Floor & Home is hosting a Save Our Sanity contest with the help of best-selling author and TV personality, Julie Edelman, The Accidental Housewife, and her home sanity saving tips.
Industrial Production Down in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2010 -- Industrial production fell in September for the first time since the recession ended, the Federal Reserve reported.
Carpet Pioneer Herbert Doerr Jr. Dies in Maine
Brunswick, ME, Oct. 18, 2010--Herbert E. Doerr Jr., the great grandson of the founder of Philadelphia Carpet, died Oct. 7 after a long illness.
Diversey Vacuums Get CRI Approval
Dalton, GA, Oct. 18, 2010--The Diversey Company of Sturtevant, Wis. has earned Seal of Approval recognition for three new vacuum models.
Inside Edge Names SVPs, Expands Market Focus
Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 15, 2010 -- Commercial flooring contractor Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services has named Bill Graves senior vice president of sales, national accounts.
Greenberg Tournament Raises $140K for Foundation
Adairsville, GA, Oct. 15, 2010 -- The 8th annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament raised $140,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
Consumer Sentiment Falls in October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 15, 2010--The Reuters-University of Michigan consumer sentiment index edged lower in October, falling to 67.9.
Remodeling Stabilizes but Projects Are Smaller
Sunnyvale, CA, Oct. 15, 2010--A recent report released by Remodelormove.com revealed that homeowners continue to downsize remodeling projects in response to concern over the economy, according to a story in thedailytimes.com of Kentucky.