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Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2008--U.S. chain store sales rose at the slowest pace in seven years in September as consumers retrenched in the face of a global financial crisis and ailing economy, an industry group said Thursday.
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 9, 2008 -- The Dixie Group Inc. said that third quarter earnings won't meet analyst expectations.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 2008 – Tandus has recognized Barrow County Board of Education with its Environmental Stewardship Award for the board’s commitment to recycling.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 9, 2008 – Shaw Industries said it will close a spun yarn facility in Trenton, Ga.
Salem, NJ, Oct. 10, 2008--Mannington says its Adura LocnGo flooring does not infringe on Metroflor's patent, despite Metroflor's claims.
Ashland, OR, Oct. 10, 2008--Hakatai said it is now a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, sponsor of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification program.
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2008--Consumer borrowing unexpectedly fell in August by the most on record as banks shut off access to loans, a report from the Federal Reserve showed.
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 9, 2008--Välinge Innovation has signed a global license agreement with Triangulo Pisos e Paineis LTDA for use of its locking system.
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2008--Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits dropped last week from a seven-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, though they remain at elevated levels that indicate recession.
Coventry, UK, Oct. 9, 2008--Resilient flooring manufacturer Amtico International has supplied flooring for the new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, according to the Birmingham Post.