Chicago PMI Declines
Chicago, IL, January 31, 2007--The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index fell to 48.8 in January from 51.6 in December, suggesting a contraction in the regional manufacturing sector.
Today's Flooring News
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Floor Covering Soft Launches FloorEstimate Pro
Pasadena, CA, January 31, 2007--Floor Covering Soft will launch V6, its next generation floor estimating Software during Surfaces 2007 in Las Vegas.
Carpet One Appoints President of St. Louis Stores
St. Louis, MO, January 30, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home will appoint Barbara Everk as president of Advance Carpet One Floor & Home, the company's corporate stores in St. Louis. Everk joins Carpet One Floor & Home with extensive experience in retail
Homefree Launches Homebuilder Service
Scottsdale, AZ, January 30, 2007--Home builders now have a new tool to ensure that critical information about a home is available at the fingertips of the home buyer, 24/7.
Conference Aims to Reduce Buildings Emissions
Santa Fe, NM, January 30, 2007--With so much attention given to transportation emissions, many people are surprised to learn that buildings are the single largest contributor to global warming.
AmericasMart Showcases Best Rug Designs
Atlanta, GA, January 2007--From a marketplace as good as it gets came the January 2007 edition of the Atlanta International Area Rug Market® featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS).
Weekly Chain Store Sales Up Vs. Last Year
New York, NY, January 30, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended January 27 rose 4.9% from the year-ago period, according to a survey released Tuesday by International Council of Shopping Centers Inc. and UBS Securities LLC.
FieldTurf Tarkett and Atlas Enter Partnership
Montreal, Quebec, January 29, 2007--FieldTurf Tarkett and Atlas Track & Tennis said they have formed an alliance in the track surfacing industry.
Sponsors Support 4th Annual TileLetter Awards
Jackson, MS, January 29, 2007--Leading manufacturers of ceramic tile and its allied products pledged early support to sponsor the 4th Annual Tileletter Awards.
USG Posts 4Q Profit
Chicago, IL, January 29, 2007--USG Corp. on Monday reported a fourth-quarter profit after posting a huge loss last year because of provisions for asbestos claims.