Rebates a Highlight in Mohawk Anniversary Sale
Dalton, GA, Sept. 29, 2010--Mohawk tapped into consumer research that investigated what appeals to consumers in an ultra-competitive marketplace in developing its biggest national sale of the year.
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Gerflor Names Chmura U.S. Sports, Commercial GM
Chicago, IL, Sept. 29, 2010--Resilient flooring firm Gerflor has named Ken Chmura as its new U.S. general manager in charge of sales, marketing and operations for the USA sports and commercial divisions.
Testing Shows StonePeak Technology Cleans Air
Chicago, IL, Sept. 29, 2010--StonePeak Ceramics said that independent testing has shown that 1,000 square meters of its Extra White Active tile can remove as much nitrogen oxide from the air as 20 mature trees.
Mortgage Applications Fall Despite Low Rates
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2010--Mortgage application volume declined last week for a fourth straight time, even though mortgage rates declined to the lowest on record.
Topps Tiles Reports Strong Finish to Fiscal Year
London, England, Sept. 29, 2010--Tile and wood flooring specialist Topps Tiles said it was on track to meet financial expectations after a strong finish to its fiscal year.
Household Incomes Fell Last Year
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2010--Household incomes fell for a second year in 2009, according to the American Community Survey.
Capel Rugs Opens New Store in Connecticut
Southport, CT, Sept. 29, 2010--Capel Rugs of Connecticut has opened a new store in Westport, Connecticut.
Beaulieu Canada To Offer Glueless Carpet Tile
Acton Vale, Quebec, Sept. 28, 2010--Beaulieu Canada and TacFast Systems International said they have formed a partnership to provide a total adhesive-free, free-floating carpet installation system.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Sept. 28, 2010--U.S. chain-store sales rose 3.6% last week compared with one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Mannington Raising Some Resilient Prices
Salem, NJ, Sept. 28, 2010--Mannington Mills said it will raise prices 5% on all "Better" and "Best" collection residential resilient sheet products, effective with shipments on November 29.