Empire Today Named Among Top 200 Brands
Northlake, IL, September 28, 2007--Empire Today has been named one the Top 200 Brands in the U.S.by Advertising Age magazine.
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Personal Income and Spending Up in August
Washington, DC, September 28, 2007—Personal spending rose 0.6 % in August for the largest increase in four months, according to the Commerce Department.
Ohio Wants Schools to be LEED Certified
Columbus, OH September 28, 2007--Hundreds of new and renovated schools are set to meet higher energy efficiency and environmental standards, according to the Ohio School Facilities Commission.
Arizona Floor Covering Association Honors Lippert
Phoenix, AZ, September 28, 2007--Arizona Floor Covering Association will honor Morris Lippert of Shaw Industries as the AFCA Person of the Year 2007 on November 15.
Capel Extends Lease at AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA, September 28, 2007--Capel Rugs has extended its long-standing AmericasMart Atlanta alliance with a new five-year lease agreement.
Management Exodus Continues at ServiceMaster
Memphis, TN, September 28, 2007--ServiceMaster said that Vice Chairman and CFO Ernie Mrozek will transition out of his current position by February 29.
Solutia Poised to Emerge From Bankruptcy
St. Louis, MO, September 26, 2007--Solutia said it has secured the support of all of the major constituents in its Chapter 11 cases for reorganization plan.
Foamex Sells Stand-Alone Carpet Cushion Facilities
Linwood, PA, September 26, 2007--Foamex has sold its stand-alone carpet cushion facilities to Future Foam Inc. for $10 million.
CRI’s Seal Raises Vacuum Performance Standards
Dalton, GA, September 25, 2007--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) said it will begin ceritifying vacuum cleaners that improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and green cleaning products.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Dips
New York, NY, September 27, 2007--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — declined two points in August.