Mohawk Anniversary Sale Offering Key Incentives
Dalton, GA, Sept. 8, 2009--Before deciding on incentives for its annual Anniversary Sale, Mohawk Industries said it invested in some intensive consumer research.
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Home Refinancing Surges on Lower Rates
Washington, DC, Sept. 9, 2009--Falling interest rates caused mortgage applications to surge a seasonally adjusted 17% last week from the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday.
Shaw Closing Spun Yarn Plant in Georgia
Dalton, GA, Sept. 8, 2009--Shaw Industries said it will close a spun yarn facility in Ringgold, Ga.
Loloi Rugs Names Executive Director of Sales
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 9, 2009--Loloi Rugs has named Ray Ehsani executive director of sales.
Beaulieu Offers Retail Sales Incentive for Bliss
Dalton, GA, Sept.9, 2009--Beaulieu of America is introducing a fall campaign that will allow dealers to earn American Express gift cards.
BASF Restructuring European Polyamide Production
Ludwigshafen, Germany, Sept. 9, 2009--BASF said it is restructuring its production of polyamide 6 in Europe.
Chain Store Sales Up, Cooler Weather Helps
New York, NY, Sept. 9, 2009--The ICSC-Goldman Sachs chain store sales index for the week ending Sept. 5 rose by 0.6% from the prior week, which continued its up-down volatility that has dominated the sales profile over the last seven weeks.
ArborCraft Signs Distributor for New England
Johnson City, TN, Sept. 8, 2009--ArborCraft Floors has signed NRF Distributors for its Harris Wood brand in New England.
Fourth Quarter Hiring Likely To Be Sluggish
Milwaukee, WI, Sept. 8, 2009--Employers' fourth quarter hiring plans show that the labor market isn't likely to turn around soon, according to a Manpower survey.
Consumers Pessimistic About Personal Finances
Washington, DC, Sept. 8, 2009--Consumers say they are feeling far worse about their finances than they have in the last seven months, according to the Consumer Reports Index for September.