Shaw, HGTV Team on Exclusive Flooring Line
Dalton, GA, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Shaw Industries and HGTV said they will launch an exclusive flooring line labeled “HGTV Home-Flooring by Shaw.”
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Chain Store Sales Increase Most in Ten Weeks
New York, NY, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended December 18 rose 4.2% from the year-earlier period, their best performance in at least ten weeks.
Lumber Liquidators Names New President
Toano, VA, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Lumber Liquidators has named Robert M. Lynch president and chief operating officer.
Shaw Living Begins Phase 2 of Consolidation
Dalton, GA, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Shaw Living, the rug division of Shaw Industries, said it has begun the second phase of its rug consolidation plans.
Harris Acquisition Boosts Sales for Q.E.P
Boca Raton, FL, Dec. 21, 2010 --The acquisition of Harris Wood has given a boost to sales for Q.E.P. this year.
Online Advertising Tops Newspapers in 2010
New York, NY, Dec. 21, 2010 -- U.S. advertisers for the first time spent more money online than in newspapers in 2010, according to a new report released Monday by digital tracking website eMarketer.
NTCA Names Canto Tile Person of The Year
Jackson, MS, Dec. 21, 2010 -- The National Tile Contractors Association presented John Frank Canto of Canto Tile & Stone in Tampa with the Tile Person of the Year award.
Porcelanosa Opens Showroom in Abu Dhabi
Villarreal, Spain, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Tile maker Porcelanosa opened its first showroom in Abu Dhabi on December 8, and has already secured a contract worth $21 million.
Mats Inc. Named Importer of Matting Products
Stoughton, MA, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Mats Inc. said it has been named the new importer of matting products formerly supplied by Van Dijk in the USA.
Last Week's Economic News Mostly Upbeat
Washington, DC, Dec. 20, 2010 -- Last week's economic indicators again were largely positive, according to chief economist Dave Huether of the National Association of Manufacturers.