Domotex Says Show Attendance Up This Year
Hannover, Germany, Jan. 21, 2010--Officials of the Domotex said the annual show ended with a substantial rise in attendance.
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Leading Indicators Rise Ninth Straight Month
New York, NY, Jan. 21, 2010--Leading U.S. economic indicators increased 1.1% in December, according to the Conference Board.
Pergo Parts Ways With NC Distributor, Goes Direct
Raleigh, NC, Jan. 21, 2010--Laminate maker Pergo said that effective immediately Pergo products no longer will be available through North Carolina-based CMH Distributing.
Interface's Anderson Diagnosed With Cancer
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 21, 2010--Modular carpet maker Interface, Inc. said that founder Ray C. Anderson was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Tarkett, Välinge To Commercialize New Technology
Nanterre, France, Jan. 21, 2010--Tarkett and Välinge said they have signed a license agreement for developing a new and innovative product category.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Jan. 21, 2010--Chain-store sales rose 2.6 percent over a year ago last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Rug Market Attendees Report Brisk Activity
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 21, 2010--Attendees of Atlanta’s International Area Rug Market Jan. 7-10 reported steady buying and selling at higher levels than seen during the previous two markets.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise
Washington, DC, Jan. 21, 2010--Initial jobless claims rose last week by 36,000 to 482,000, the highest level in two months, according to the Labor Department.
Omnova Solutions Has Record Earnings
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 21, 2010--Specialty chemicals maker Omnova Solutions earned a record profit of $11.1 million, or 25 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, up from a profit of $800,000, or 2 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier.
Housing Starts Fall, but Permits Surge Higher
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2010--Housing starts in the U.S. fell unexpectedly in December, while new permits surged higher.