Retail Sales Inch Up in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--Retail sales were sluggish in May, dragged down by weak auto sales and with most of the gain coming from higher gasoline prices, the government said Tuesday.
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Invista Launches Antron Brilliance Fiber
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2006--Invista, the manufacturer of Antron carpet fiber, announced the launch of Antron Brilliance carpet fiber.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, June 13, 2006--Chain store sales recovered last week, stemming declines that had persisted for over a month and hinted at weakness in the economy.
Federal Deficit Shows Improvement
Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--The federal deficit through May is running well below last year's pace, helped by strong growth in revenues, the Treasury Department reported Monday.
EU Approves Sonae, Tarkett Joint Venture
Lisbon, Portugal, June 13, 2006--Wood panels maker Sonae Industria said the European Commission has approved its joint venture in Germany with Tarkett AG.
Producer Prices Up in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--Producer prices increased 0.2% in May as energy prices moderated, but core prices inched higher amid signs that inflationary pressures are growing.
Mohawk Reorganizes Laminate Line
Dalton, GA, June 12, 2006--Mohawk’s recent acquisition of Unilin has given the company access to technology that is now appearing in Mohawk’s laminate product line.
Tennant Named to Magazine's 100 Best Corporate
Minneapolis, MN, June 12, 2006—Tennant Company, a leading manufacturers of surface maintenance equipment, said that it has been named among the 100 best corporate citizens of 2006 by Business Ethics magazine.
Neocon Opens with 10 New Showrooms
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2006--The 38th annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair, North America’s largest commercial interior design show and conference, returns to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago today through Wednesday, June 14, 2006. This year’s NeoCon is the big
Mohawk Reorgs Laminate Line--Part II
continued - Warranties are strong: Mohawk offers a 20 year residential warranty on all 7mm thick products and a 25 year residential warranty on laminate products 8mm and up.