Tandus Reinvents Carpet Sampling with the Blink Bo
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2006--At the NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago, Tandus, introduced a new version of the traditional carpet sample book.
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Consumer Prices Up 0.6%
Washington, DC, November 17-- The consumer-price index rose by a larger-than-expected 0.6% last month, three times the rate in September, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Intertech Flooring Buys Two Texas Sites of The Inv
Austin, TX, October 21--Intertech has acquired the Austin and San Antonio locations of The Invironmentalists. The transaction covers The Invironmentalists’ commercial flooring, installation, and maintenance business in both Austin and San Antonio.
Historic Navajo Weaving in Modern Context
Tucson, AZ, October 22-- Whoever thought Navajo weaving was just some method to produce rugs should maybe think twice.
Chain Store Sales Slow in Latest Week
New York, NY, October 19--Chain store retail sales slowed in the latest week, with discount stores seeing sales soften a bit, a report said on Tuesday.
Greenspan: Home Prices Not Hurting Economy
Washington, October 20--The record level of debt being carried by American households and soaring home prices do not appear to represent serious threats to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday.
FCICA Meets in Chicago
Chicago, IL, October 18--The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) finished its two day mid-year meeting here as an enthusiastic board of directors celebrated the organization’s accomplishments for the past year and made plans for the future.
Institute for Supply Management Broadens Online Co
Tempe, AZ, October 15, 2004 — The Institute for Supply Management announced the debut of several new online courses. Offered in ISM's online Knowledge Center, the courses provide education alternatives that are easy, convenient and cost-effective.
Durkan Patterned Carpet Introduces Colorshield
Dalton, GA, October 13—Durkan Patterned Carpet has developed ColorShield, a stain protection technology being incorporated into the company’s full line of print carpets.
Mohawk’s Floorz Combines Custom and In-Stock Opera
Dalton, GA, October 5--More than 30 years ago, Mohawk created the floor covering industry’s first co-branding store program with its introduction of Mohawk ColorCenter.