Chain Store Sales Edge Higher, Weather Hurts
New York, NY, Jan. 20, 2011 -- U.S. weekly chain-store sales rose 1.4% last week compared to a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
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Armstrong, Beaulieu Launch Builder Program
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 20, 2011 -- Armstrong, in conjunction with Beaulieu, has launched a program called FashionSmart aimed at the builder market. The partnership was initially formed last year.
Zeftron Names Sustainable Practices Winner
Dalton, GA, Jan. 20, 2011 -- Zeftron nylon named Julie Kelly the winner of its second annual Sustainable Practices Award.
Home Construction Slowed in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2011 -- House construction tailed off in December and builders started work last year on the second fewest number of homes in more than half a century, according to the Commerce Department.
Architecture Billings Index Up Again in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2011 -- The Architecture Billings Index jumped more than two points in December, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Omnova Solutions' Net Income Surges in Q4
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 19, 2011 -- Chemicals firm Omnova Solutions reported fourth quarter net income was $81.5 million, compared to $11.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Washington FCA Plans Show March 9
Lynnwood, WA, Jan. 19, 2011 -- The Northwest Market and Trade Show will be presented by the Washington State Floor Covering Association on March 9 at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, Wash.
Karastan Features Holiday Facebook Promotion
Dalton, GA, Jan. 19, 2011 -- Karastan invited its Facebook followers to click or comment on their favorite Iconoclast rug during the month of December as part of the company’s “Home for the Holidays” promotion.
Atlanta Rug Show Names Award Winners
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 19, 2011 -- America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards were presented at the winter market in Atlanta.
Investor Sees Growing Need for Rental Housing
Wayne, NJ, Jan. 19, 2011 -- A New Jersey investment and property manager believes the market for residential rental property will increase dramatically over the next few years.