Berlin To Be Inducted Into WFCA Hall of Fame
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 14, 2009--The late multi store retailer, Marvin Berlin will be the sole inductee in 2009 into the World Floor Covering Association Flooring Industry Hall of Fame.
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Two Mannington Backings Get NSF-140 Certification
Salem, NJ, Jan. 14, 2009— Two of Mannington Commercial’s carpet backing systems have been certified to Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard NSF 140.
Magnificent Carpets Honored at AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 15, 2009--The best area rugs on the market were honored during the America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards Jan. 10 at AmericasMart in Atlanta.
Green Seal Disputes Decision by CRI
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2009 — Green Seal has taken issue with the Carpet and Rug Institute's recent decision to withdraw support from GS-37, Green Seal's standard for institutional cleaning products over concerns about process.
Fed's Beige Book Portrays Weakening Economy
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2009—The U.S. economy continued to weaken into the the new year, as labor markets and housing markets weakened, and manufacturing slowed, the Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book report on Wednesday.
Connor Sport Court To Supply Tennis Association
Salt Lake City, UT, January 15, 2009--Connor Sport Court International and the United States Tennis Association said that Sport Court has been named the "Official Supplier of Modular Flooring" for the USTA.
Home Improvement Retailers Slow Sales Declines
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2009—December sales at home improvement retailers fell 5.5 percent in December, a significant improvement from November.
Layoffs Rise as New Year Begins
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2009--Initial jobless claims last week rose more than forecast, signaling companies stepped up the pace of firings at the start of the year.
Contractors Selling Receivables at Discount
Bethesda, MD, Jan. 15, 2009--The Interface Financial Group, North America's largest alternative funding source for small business, says that its factoring business in the construction sector was up by 40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008.
ASID Partners With Mission Zero Community
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2009--The American Society of Interior Designers is partnering with Mission Zero’s new online community to facilitate the growth of sustainable practices and environmental advocacy.