Retail Sales Increase at Slower Pace in April
New York, NY, May 7, 2010--The nation's retail recovery continued at a slower pace in April, according to Thomson Reuters' tally of 28 retailers.
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Analyst Sees Competitive Advantages for Interface
New York, NY, May 7, 2010--Flooring industry analyst Stifel-Nicolaus said that environmental and other trends are lining up to benefit Atlanta-based Interface Inc., the largest carpet tile maker in the world.
India's Carpet Exports Fell Last Year
New Delhi, India, May 7, 2010--India's carpet export declined by about 12% to $525 million in 2009-10 compared to the previous fiscal year, mainly due to less demand from its major markets like the U.S. and Europe.
Tile Council Seeing Success With Green Effort
Anderson, SC, May 7, 2010--The Tile Council of North America says that its Green Initiative endeavors are coming to fruition.
Anderson Leaving Surfaces for Shaw Regional Events
Dalton, GA, May 6, 201--Shaw Industries, parent company of Anderson Hardwood, said that Anderson will be joining the Shaw regional winter market events in lieu of displaying new products at Surfaces.
Invista Gives Antron Design Award to Baskett
Kennesaw, GA, May 6, 2010--Invista presented the Antron Carpet Fiber Designed to Perform Award grand prize to Butler Rogers Baskett for its design of Major League Baseball’s headquarters.
Mohawk, Karastan Executive Miller Dies of Cancer
Dalton, GA, May 6, 2010—Mohawk Home and Karastan Rugs have lost longtime executive Elizabeth Miller to breast cancer. She was 50.
CBC Flooring Acquires LVT Maker Halo Floors
Commack, NY, May 6, 2010--CBC Flooring has acquired commercial luxury vinyl tile maker Halo Floors LLC.
Construction Lagging General Economic Upturn
Atlanta, GA, May 6, 2010--The construction sector has lagged in the general economic recovery, according to Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects.
Initial Jobless Claims Down 7,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, May 6, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell by 7,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 444,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.