Year-To-Date Retail Sales Best Since 2006
New York, NY, July 8, 2010--U.S. retail sales continued to grow in June, the International Council of Shopping Centers trade group said.
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WFCA Seeking Hall of Fame Nominations
Anaheim, CA, July 8, 2010--The World Floor Covering Association is looking for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.
Risks to Global Recovery Increasing, IMF Warns
New York, NY, July 8, 2010--The international economy grew at a stronger-than-expected pace in the first half of the year, but the risks to recovery have increased substantially, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Habitat for Humanity, Empire Form Partnership
Atlanta, GA, July 8, 2010--Habitat for Humanity International and Empire Today have begun a partnership to provide carpet, flooring and window treatments for Habitat’s work in more than 35 major U.S. metropolitan markets.
From The Forest Signs T&L Distributing
Weston, WI, July 8, 2010--T&L Distributing will service the Medallion From The Forest brand of engineered hardwood flooring throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Amstrong Shareholders Elect 11 Directors
Lancaster, PA, July 8, 2010--Armstrong shareholders elected 11 directors Friday at the firm's annual meeting.
BR-111 Begins Strategy of Bypassing Distribution
Miami, FL, July 8, 2010--BR-111 has begun its strategy of bypassing distribution and is reducing suggested retail prices on its products while sustaining dealer margins of up to 40%, the company said.
Resilient Institute Launches Online Info Source
LaGrange, GA, July 7, 2010--The Resilient Floor Covering Institute has launched an online resource for commercial flooring specifiers, consumers and media seeking information on resilient flooring products.
CCA Global, GE Offer Consumer Financing
Manchester, NH, July 7, 2010--GE Money, the consumer lending unit of General Electric Company, and CCA Global Partners will offer a consumer financing program through GE Money’s Sales Finance business.
Mohawk in Joint Venture with Chinese Tile Maker
Calhoun, GA, July 7, 2010--Mohawk said it has made a minority investment in Sanfi Ceramics, a manufacturer of ceramic tile in China.