Retailer Wins Trip To Surfaces 2005
Dallas, TX, January 14--One Surfaces 2005 attendee gets to travel to the show this year in first-class style. Gary Howard, Gil’s Carpet, Martinez, CA, won a trip for two to Surfaces through an all-new program.
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Retail Sales Up 1.2% in December
Washington, DC, January 13—Retail sales rose 1.2 percent in December, according to a report from the Commerce Department. Excluding autos, sales rose 0.3 percent, after rising 0.4 percent a month earlier.
Napa, California Abbey Retailer Well Established
Napa, CA, January 13--For the past 26 years, Abbey Carpets Unlimited has served homeowners and businesses in Napa with their flooring needs, according to NapaNews.
Trading Spaces Designer to Appear at Surfaces
Houston, TX, January 13--Frank Bielec, one of the most popular designers on TLC’s hit design makeover show Trading Spaces, will be appearing at the Surfaces Convention in the Tarkett booth – #4714.
EPA Considering Potential Health Risk of Chemical
Washington, DC, January 13--The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it is considering whether there is "a potential risk of developmental and other adverse effects" from exposure to low levels of a chemical used in making the nonstick substance
Lowe's to Build Distribution Center in Oregon
Lebanon, OR, January 13--It was probably the worst kept secret in mid-valley history. For nearly a year now, rumors had circulated that Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Inc. was looking at Lebanon to build a regional distribution center.
CRI Distributing Video Extolling Benefits of Carpe
Dalton, GA, January 13--A new video entitled "Building High Performance Schools: Beautiful Spaces for Children," is now available from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
Cevisama 2005 to Feature Over 600 Exhibitors
Castellon, Spain, January 12--Cevisama 2005, the 23rd International Trade Fair for ceramic tiles, coverings for the construction industry, bathroom furnishings and fittings, raw materials, glazes and frits, is being held earlier than usual this year.
ServiceMaster Realigns Executive Team
Downer Grove, IL, January 12--ServiceMaster Company announced that Albert Cantu has been named Group Business President of ServiceMaster with responsibility for American Residential Services, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids and Furniture Medic.
Freddie Mac: Housing Starts Will Be Off Slightly i
Washington, DC, January 12--U.S. housing starts and home sales should fall short of 2004's record pace, but only slightly as tame inflation helps sustain low long-term mortgage rates in 2005, Freddie Mac economists said.