U.K. Topps Sales Up
London, England, January 10, 2007--Topps Tiles said total sales in the first 14 weeks of trading in the new financial year have risen 12.6 pct, with like for like sales up 4.7 pct, "despite a persistently tough retail market."
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Florim Adds Spezzaferri and Dingman
Clarksville, TN, January 10, 2007--Jim Dougherty, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Florim USA, has named industry veterans Ron Spezzaferri and Gene Dingman as regional vice presidents of sales.
Iran Rug Exports Hit $388M in 9 Months
Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2007--Hand-woven rugs worth approximately $388 million were exported to the U.S. and European countries during the first nine months of the current year.
Nine Trade Groups Open Offices at World Market Cen
Las Vegas, NV, January 9, 2007--In addition to more than 300 new permanent showrooms opening up in Building B at the next Las Vegas Market, nine home furnishings and design trade associations will also open their first Las Vegas office at the World Market
Carpet Oasis Sales Reach $2M
Dubai, United Arab Emrites, January 8, 2007--The Carpet Oasis, organized by the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority and among the major attractions at this year's Dubai Shopping Festival, sold 1,500 carpets worth Dh7.88 million ($2.14 million) in its fi
Sears to Open Virtual Showroom on Second Life
Hoffman Estates, IL, January 8, 2007--Sears Holdings is looking to connect with consumers in a new way and drive sales of home goods by opening a showroom on online universe Second Life.
InformeDesign Releases Implications on Space Synta
Washington, DC, January 5, 2007--InformeDesign recently released a new issue of Implications, a monthly newsletter on design and human behavior, that examines the field of space syntax.
IWT Tesoro Names CFO and National Sales Manager
Westport, CT, January 4, 2007--IWT Tesoro Corp., a wholesale distribution of ceramic tiles, has named David Whitwell as its new chief financial officer.
Initial Jobless Claims Up 10,000
Washington, DC, January 4, 2007-- The number of workers filing for state unemployment benefits for the first time rose by 10,000 to 329,000 in the week ended December 30, the highest amount since November 25.
Online Holiday Spending Up 26%
Reston, VA, January 4, 2007--Online consumer non-travel (retail) spending rose 26% during the holiday season (November 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006).