Chain Store Sales Up 2% Over Last Year
New York, NY, Nov. 2, 2010 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended Oct. 30 rose 2% from a year ago, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
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SmartStrand Carpet Holds Up to Zoo Elephants
Dalton. GA, Nov. 2, 2010-- Mohawk's SmartStrand carpet once again stood up to a challenge posed by zoo animals, the company said.
UV Light Can Improve Vacuum Microbe Removal
Columbus, OH, Nov. 2, 2010 -- The addition of ultraviolet light to the brushing and suction of a vacuum cleaner can significantly improve the removal of potentially infectious microorganisms from a carpet's surface.
Valinge Says Revenues, Earnings Grow
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 2, 2010 -- Välinge said it continues to increase revenues and earnings in spite of higher research and development costs.
CARE Entrepreneur Meeting Continues To Grow
College Park, GA, Nov. 2, 2010 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort's (CARE) Seventh Annual Entrepreneur Meeting on October 27 hosted over 97 representatives from over 90 different organizations.
James 'Buck' Tucker Dies in Georgia
Dunwoody, GA, Nov. 2, 2010 -- James "Buck" Tucker, an early FloorExpo investor and board member, died suddenly at his home in Dunwoody October 24.
Commercial Flooring Seminar Set for Surfaces
Dallas, TX, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Residential flooring show Surfaces will present a seminar on commercial flooring at its show in January.
Manufacturing Expands Again in October
Tempe, AZ, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the 15th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 18th consecutive month.
Construction Spending Increases in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Construction spending edged higher in September as a gain in residential activity and government projects helped offset weakness in commercial projects.
Tandus Expands Virtual Sample to Powerbond
Dalton, GA, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Tandus Flooring has taken its Green Virtual Sample system a step further with the introduction of the Powerbond Virtual Sample printed to actual size.