Chain Store Sales Higher Than Last Year
New York, NY, Oct. 20, 2010--Chain-store sales last week rose 1.7% from year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
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Two Arkansas Hardwood Firms Form New Company
Warren, AR, Oct. 20, 2010--Townsend Flooring, a manufacturer of engineered hardwood flooring, will open in January in Warren.
Tennessee Man Sentenced in HD Flooring Scheme
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 20, 2010--Ronald Matheny of Chattanooga was sentenced to federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Home Depot while he was overseeing the store's flooring department.
Mortgage Application Volume Plunges
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume the week of October 15 fell 10.5% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Bona Names Top U.S. Certified Craftsman
Needham, MA, Oct. 20, 2010 -- C&R Flooring of New England has been named Bona's top certified craftsman in the U.S.
Leigh Fibers Begins Converting Carpet Waste
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 19, 2010 -- Leigh Fibers has established a dedicated business unit to divert discarded carpet and plastic from landfills and turn it into fibers.
Genomatica Claims Process for 'Greening' Nylon
San Diego, CA, Oct. 19, 2010 -- Genomatica said it has received two U.S. patents that demonstrate how to "green" nylon.
Single-Family Home Construction Up in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2010 -- Home construction increased slightly in September on the strength of single-family homes, according to the Commerce Department.
NAFCD Member Meeting Set November 17
Chicago, IL, Oct. 19, 2010--This year's North American Association of Floorcovering Distributors Annual Membership Meeting will be held on November 17 at 8 a.m. in Colorado Springs.
Pink Carpet Pad Supports Breast Cancer Work
Salisbury, NC, Oct. 19, 2010--Walk-On Products has introduced a new carpet pad product line called Curebond that’s dyed pink to draw attention to breast cancer.