Financial Firm Says Consumer Confidence Up
New York, NY, Dec. 8, 2010 -- U.S. consumer confidence hit a three-year high in November and saw its biggest month-to-month increase since April, according to a report from Discover Financial Services.
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NAFCD Names New Officers, Board Members
Chicago, IL, Dec. 7, 2010 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors recently announced its executive officers and board members for 2011.
Mannington Expands Design Challenge Contest
Calhoun, GA, Dec. 7, 2010 -- Mannington Commercial is holding its third annual tx:style design challenge and has begun soliciting entries for the contest to win a trip to Paris.
Mullican Flooring Used in HGTV Apartment
Johnson City, TN, Dec. 7, 2010 -- Representatives from hardwood flooring firm Mullican Flooring were among dignitaries attending the HGTV Urban Oasis 2010 Giveaway! Dec. 2 in New York City.
Shaw Sportexe, SCG Form Partnership
Cleveland, OH, Dec. 7, 2010--Synthetic turf manufacturer Shaw Sportexe and Sports Construction Group have formed a partnership in which SCG will install Shaw Sportexe products in the Northeast and Midwest.
Duo-Fast, CFI Partner on Hardwood Training
Vernon Hills, IL, Dec. 7, 2010 -- Duo-Fast Fastening Systems is partnering with the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association to train wood flooring installers.
Hardwood Coalition Wins China Investigation
Washington, DC, Dec. 6, 2010 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission has paved the way for an investigation into allegations that China dumps engineered hardwood into the U.S. market.
Mohawk Convention Unveils New Products
National Harbor, MD, Dec. 6, 2010 -- Mohawk’s Solutions Convention last week was the first time that Mohawk brought its Color Center and Floorscapes Dealers together to one meeting.
Most Economic Measures Looking Up
Washington, DC, Dec. 6, 2010 -- The economy might be booming if it could begin generating jobs at a more normal clip.
Interface Completes Debt Tender Offer
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 6, 2010 -- Interface Inc. said Friday that $141.9 million in 11.37% senior secured notes due 2013 and $98.5 million in 9.5% senior subordinated notes due 2014 were tendered.