Today's Flooring News

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September Chain Store Sales Higher Than Expected

New York, NY, Oct. 8, 2010--September figures for chain store sales were higher than expected, retailers said Thursday.

Job Cuts Total 95,000 in September

Washington, DC, Oct. 8, 2010--Employers cut more jobs than expected in September, as state and local governments shed workers during the month.

Consumer Debt Falls Seventh Straight Month

Washington, DC, Oct. 8, 2010--Consumer debt declined in August for the seventh month in a row, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.

Carpet Recyclers Sets Up California Facilities

Fullerton, CA, Oct. 7, 2010--The Carpet Recyclers has opened its first two carpet recycling facilities in Oakland and La Mirada California to serve Northern and Southern California.

Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Three Month Low

Washington, DC, Oct. 7, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell 11,000 to 445,000 last week, the lowest level since early July, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday.

GE Capital Acquisition Affects Flooring Industry

Norwalk, CT, Oct. 7, 2010--GE Capital said it has acquired sales finance portfolios from Citi Retail Partner Cards.

Shopping Center Vacancies Climb in Third Quarter

New York, NY, Oct. 7, 2010--Vacancies at neighborhood shopping centers rose in the third quarter, according to Reis Inc.

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows Again

Washington, DC, Oct. 7, 2010--Mortgage rates reached new record lows in the latest, according to a survey released on Thursday by Freddie Mac, the second-largest U.S. mortgage finance company.

Mondo Gets Greenguard Schools Certification

Conshohocken, PA, Oct. 7, 2010--Rubber flooring maker Mondo said that 13 of its products have earned Greenguard Children & Schools Certification for low emissions.

Mohawk's Elephant Challenge Begins Today

Dalton, GA, Oct. 7, 2010--Mohawk's promotion with the Dallas Zoo to test its SmartStrand carpet begins today.