Haverty Same-Store Sales Drop
Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2007--Haverty Furniture said on Thursday that its same-store sales fell 16.2% in September and 11.6% for the third quarter.
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Beaulieu to Close Alabama Yarn Facility
Boaz, AL, October 3, 2007-- Beaulieu Group LLC, said it will shutter its yarn facility in Boaz, Alabama on December 7.
Shaw Contract Wins 3 IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Awards
Dalton, GA, October 3, 2007--The Dressed to Kill tile and broadloom collection by Shaw Contract Group received additional honors at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada in Toronto, Canada’s leading conference for design and management of interior environments.
Q.E.P. Buys California Manufacturing Facility
Boca Raton, FL, October 3, 2007--Q.E.P. Co. has purchased a large manufacturing and distribution facility in Adelanto, California.
AAT Has New Wood Floor Repair Kit
Dalton, GA, October 3, 2007--A new, specially-formulated adhesive from Advanced Adhesive Technologies makes quick work of problem areas that can occur in wood flooring installations.
Graham Retiring from Florida Tile
Lakeland, FL, October 3, 2007--Florida Tile said that Tom Graham is retiring today as vice president of sales at Florida Tile after 35 years of service.
Shaw Launches New Laminate Locking System
Dalton, GA, October 3, 2007--The Hard Surface Division of Shaw Industries is using a new locking system called Loc N Place.
Pergo Launches New “Narrow” Merchandising Concept
Raleigh, NC, October 3, 2007-- Pergo has adopted a new, more "narrow" focus at retail to help independent retailers more effectively sell the brand’s narrow width plank format products.
Factory Orders Drop in August
Washington, DC, October 4, 2007—Factory orders dropped 3.3% in August, for their largest decline since January, according to the Commerce Department.
Shaw Cutting Jobs at Alabama Plant
Andalusia, AL, October 4, 2007--Shaw Industries will be laying off employees at its plant in Andalusia Alabama, according to reports.