Karastan 1933 World's Fair Rug Graces Macy's
Dalton, GA, Oct. 19, 2010 -- If there is perpetual life in the rug industry, it is depicted by Karastan’s Multicolor Panel Kirman 791.
Today's Flooring News
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Home Builder Sentiment Rises in October
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2010--Home builder sentiment rose to 16 in October, the first increase in five months, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
September Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2010--U.S. retail sales rose more than forecast in September.
J&J Industries Hires Atlanta Branding Firm
Dalton, GA, Oct. 18, 2010--J&J Industries has retained Grant Design Collaborative to develop a strategic brand road map for its commercial carpeting brand, J+J/Invision.
CRI Membership Meeting Set November 11
Dalton, GA, Oct. 18, 2010--The annual meeting of the Carpet and Rug Institute membership is scheduled for Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center.
GoodWeave Releases Annual Report
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2010--GoodWeave USA has released its 2009 Annual Report, which highlights the organization’s accomplishments in the fight against child labor in South Asia’s handmade rug industry.
Carpet One Contest Promotes Lees Brand
Manchester, NH, Oct. 18, 2010 -- Carpet One Floor & Home is hosting a Save Our Sanity contest with the help of best-selling author and TV personality, Julie Edelman, The Accidental Housewife, and her home sanity saving tips.
Industrial Production Down in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2010 -- Industrial production fell in September for the first time since the recession ended, the Federal Reserve reported.
Carpet Pioneer Herbert Doerr Jr. Dies in Maine
Brunswick, ME, Oct. 18, 2010--Herbert E. Doerr Jr., the great grandson of the founder of Philadelphia Carpet, died Oct. 7 after a long illness.
Diversey Vacuums Get CRI Approval
Dalton, GA, Oct. 18, 2010--The Diversey Company of Sturtevant, Wis. has earned Seal of Approval recognition for three new vacuum models.