Consumer Confidence Holds Steady
Ann Arbor, MI, October 12, 2007--Consumer confidence remained unchanged in September at the same level recorded in August.
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Milliken Supports Cans for Cash Recycling Program
LaGrange, GA, October 12, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering, has joined the LaGrange-Georgia Cans for Cash City Recycling Challenge. Milliken associates at all LaGrange facilities are supporting the effort to benefit the local Habitat for Humanity chapter.
InformationWeek Names Mohawk Innovator
Dalton, GA, October 12, 2007--Mohawk Industries has been ranked in the top 250 most innovative users of information technology in the nation, according to InformationWeek’s annual study.
Foamex to Use Sales Proceeds to Repay Loan
Linwood, PA, October 12, 2007--Foamex said it will use net proceeds of approximately $9.7 million from the previously announced sale of its stand-alone carpet cushion facilities towards a repayment of its first lien term loan.
Retail Sales Up 0.6% in September
Washington, DC, October 12, 2007—Retail sales rose 0.6% in September on strong demand for cars and gasoline, according to the Commerce Department.
Producer Price Index Rises 1.1% on Oil Surge
Washington, DC, October 12, 2007--Producer prices rose 1.1% in September on rebounding energy prices, according to the Labor Department.
JJJ Floor Covering Joins StarNet Co-op
Darien, CT, October 12, 2007--JJJ Floor Covering of Pico Rivera, California has joined the StarNet commercial flooring co-op.
Flooring America Launches Shop at Home Service
Manchester, N.H. October 12, 2007-- Flooring America and Flooring Canada will roll out a Shop At Home service this month to meet the booming demand for this fast-growing segment of the flooring industry.
New Zealand’s Cavalier Seeks JV Approval
Wellington, New Zealand Carpet maker Cavalier Corp has applied for Commerce Commission approval to form a joint venture with privately owned carpet company Norman Ellison.
UN Official to Open Greenbuild Forum
Washington, DC (October 10, 2007) – United Nations Under-Secretary-General Alicia Bárcena Ibarra will open the inaugural Greenbuild International Forum during the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) annual conference in Chicago.