Domco Tarkett's VCT Greenguard Certified
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 16--The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to Domco Tarkett for its vinyl composition tile flooring.
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National Retail Federation Expects Healthy Holiday
Washington, DC, Sept. 16--After more than a year of constant challenges, the retail industry is beginning to show strength.
Haworth To Buy InterfaceAR Assets
Holland, MI, Sept. 16--Haworth, Inc. and Interface, Inc. announced that they have signed an agreement for Haworth to purchase the assets of Interface Architectural Resources (InterfaceAR), a Grand Rapids-based manufacturer of raised access flooring curren
U.S. Firms To Boost Hiring In 4th Quarter
New York, NY, Sept. 16--More U.S. companies plan to hire staff in the fourth quarter than in the previous three months, marking the first quarter-to-quarter increase this year, a survey released on Tuesday said.
Small Businesses Vulnerable To Embezzlement
Athens, GA, Sept. 16--When Michael Blanton, president and owner of Dalton Carpet One in Athens, found out that an employee had been embezzling money, he was both surprised and angry, according to the Athens Banner-Herald.
Armstrong Teams Up With Local Organizations To Bui
Kankakee, IL, Sept. 15--A joint effort between the non-profit organization KaBOOM!, Armstrong World Industries' resilient floor tile plant and the Kankakee Valley Park District will bring an attractive new playground to Pioneer Park on Kankakee's
UK Carpet Campaign Hit The Airwaves
Kidderminster, UK, Sept. 15--The UK carpet industry will launch a £1 million TV and press campaign in a bid to fight back against 'trendy' alternative floorcoverings, according to the Birmingham Post.
Retail Sales Rise
Washington, DC, Sept. 12--U.S. retail sales rose in August, but by less than expected given government tax relief.
Wholesale Prices Up
Washington, DC, Sept. 12--Wholesale prices rose in August amid a surge in food and energy prices.
Springs Latest Textile Maker To Lay Off Workers
Lancaster, SC, Sept. 12--Shortly after 9 a.m., the parking lot at the unemployment office in Lancaster is full and seats inside the building are scarce.