Looptex Mills Considering Expansion
Dalton, GA, Feb. 15, 2010--Looptex Mills Inc. may expand at its current location in Dalton, according to a story in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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Mannington Names Hutchison Innovation Strategist
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 15, 2010--Mannington Commercial said that Bob Hutchison has joined the company as its chief innovations strategist.
CRI Expands Testing Program for Seal of Approval
Dalton, GA, Feb. 12, 2010--The Carpet and Rug Institute has expanded its Seal of Approval testing and certification program by adding two new testing categories and expanding the existing extractors and deep-cleaning systems testing programs.
Existing Homes Sales Jump in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, Feb. 12, 2010--Total existing-home sales jumped 13.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.03 million in the fourth quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Armstrong Looking for New Chief Executive
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 12, 2010--Armstrong World Industries said that CEO and board chairman Michael D. Lockhart will be stepping down effective Feb. 28.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Down in February
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 12, 2010--Consumer sentiment fell in early February, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Retail Sales in January Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, Feb. 12, 2010--Retail sales rose more than expected in January, according to the Commerce Department.
WONZ Names Fashion Dynamics Winners
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 12, 2010--Wools of New Zealand’s has named the winners of its annual Fashion Dynamics competition.
Foreclosure Notices Fall in January
Irvine, CA, Feb. 11, 2010--Over 315,000 homeowners received a foreclosure-related notice in January, RealtyTrac Inc. said Thursday.
Initial Jobless Claims Lowest Since Early January
Washington, DC, Feb. 11, 2010--Initial jobless claims last week fell by the largest amount since July, according to the Labor Department.