Chicago Fed Index Up
Chicago, IL, November 22, 2005--The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on Tuesday said its gauge of the national economy rose strongly in October, led by production-related indicators.
Today's Flooring News
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Chain Store Sales Up 1% Last Week
New York, NY, November 22, 2005--The International Council of Shopping Centers said that for the week ending Nov. 19 such sales increased by 1 percent, and that year-over-year sales pace also rose by 4.2 percent.
Milliken Offers New Automotive Mats
Spartanburg, SC, November 21, 2005--Milliken & Co. has created "Worry Free" floor mats for cars and trucks. The product is known as YES Essentials floor mats.
Gilford Flooring and E.J. Welch Named Distributors
Kenilworth, NJ, November 21, 2005-–Innovision Flooring Corp., the U.S. distributor for LG Floors, has added two regional distributors.
Search Engine Use Increases, Nearing Email as Prim
Washington, DC, November 21, 2005--Search engines have become an increasingly important part of the online experience of American internet users.
Cyber Monday the Biggest Day of the Year of Online
Washington, DC, November 21, 2005--While traditional retailers will be monitoring store traffic and sales on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving), online retailers have set their sights on something different: Cyber Monday.
Odhnoff Appointed Chairman of Pergo's Election
Stockholm, Sweden, November 21, 2005--Petter Odhnoff, CIO of Andra AP-fonden, has been appointed chairman of Pergo's Election committee.
Mannington Honored College of Business
Salem, NY, November 21, 2005--Mannington Mills was one of three companies recently honored by Rowan University's College of Business for its exemplary business practices and contributions to the South Jersey business environment.
NOFMA’s Grading System
Memphis, TN, November 21, 2005--The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association, also known as NOFMA, has grading rules for comparing like species.
Report: New York Retailer Fire Probably Not Arson
Monsey, NY, November 21, 2005--Detectives investigating a fire that destroyed a flooring store think it probably was not arson, Ramapo police said yesterday.