Small Business Confidence Rises in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2010 -- U.S. small business confidence rose in October to the highest level in five months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
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Personal Bankruptcies Up 14% This Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2010 -- The number of personal bankruptcies in the U.S. continues to rise substantially.
CARE Says Finances Continuing To Improve
Dalton, GA, Nov. 9, 2010 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort said its financial health continues to improve this year.
Wholesale Inventories Up Ninth Straight Month
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2010 -- Wholesale inventories rose for a ninth consecutive month in September while sales rose for a third month, according to the Commerce Department.
Carpet Can Help Monitor Alzheimer's Patients
Columbia, MO, Nov. 9, 2010 -- A University of Missouri professor of electrical and computer engineering has developed smart carpet, a flooring system that monitors the movements of Alzheimer's patients.
Tarkett Plants Get ISO Environmental Certification
Chagrin Falls, OH, Nov. 9, 2010 -- Tarkett North America said that all its North American plants, including those from its Johnsonite company, have received ISO 14001:2004 certification for environmental management.
CEOs More Confident as Fourth Quarter Begins
Dallas, TX, Nov. 9, 2010 -- Confidence among U.S. CEOs improved at the beginning of the fourth quarter, according to a survey by the non-profit Young Presidents' Organization.
Pfleiderer Plans To Close Two German Plants
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 8, 2010 -- Due to market overcapacity, Pfleiderer plans to close a particleboard plant in Ebersdorf, Germany and an MDF plant in Nidda, Germany.
Pending Home Sales Down in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2010 -- Pending home sales fell nationwide in September after two months of gains, the National Association of Realtors said.
CRI Seal of Approval Program Adds Vacuums
Dalton, GA, Nov. 8. 2010 -- Six new vacuums and one solution pre-spray have passed the testing and been certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval.