ASCER Opens IVth Tile of Spain Award Competition
Castellon, Spain, October 7, 2005 -- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) has announced that the competition for the IVth Tile of Spain Awards is now open.
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Wholesale Sales and Inventories Up
Washington, DC, October 10, 2005—Wholesale sales increased 1.3% in August, for the the fastest gain since April, according to the Commerce Department.
September Payrolls Drop Less Then Expected
Washington, DC, October 7, 2005 -- Payrolls fell by only 35,000 in September, according to a Labor Department report. It was the first decline in more than two years.
Shaw Announces Lineup of 2006 Winter Markets
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--Continuing its objective of showcasing new products and retail programs to customers through regional markets, Shaw Industries has announced its schedule of winter shows to be held in January and February of 2006.
S&P Downgrades Ratings on Mohawk
New York, NY, October 10, 2005-- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Friday lowered its corporate credit rating and unsecured debt ratings on Mohawk Industries Inc. to BBB- from BBB+.
UK’s Victoria Issues Earnings Warning
London, England, October 7, 2005 -- Shares in carpet maker Victoria came under pressure after it warned that that full-year profits are likely to be "significantly lower" than current market expectations, according to a report from ShareCast.
Flooring Companies Recognized at the Symposium on
Atlanta, GA, October 7, 2005 -- The Symposium on Healthcare Design in Atlanta attracted more than 1,200 healthcare executives, facility managers, architects, consultants and interior designers.
Wisconsin Retailer Opens in New Location Seeking I
Racine, WI, October 7, 2005 -- Like father, like son; Shannon Curtin is getting serious about the flooring business.
Foam Shortage Hits Furniture Makers
New York, NY, October 6, 2005--The nation's furniture makers, already hurt by sluggish retail sales this year, now must contend with a supply shortage that might slow deliveries and dent profits.
Former Owners of Ohio Flooring Retailer Face Tax C
Columbus, OH, October 6, 2005--A federal grand jury in Columbus handed up a seven-count indictment Wednesday alleging tax evasion, conspiracy to commit tax fraud and filing false income tax returns against the company's former owners and their associa