Today's Flooring News

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Mohawk's Columbia Flooring Cuts Staff

Melbourne, AR, Jan. 20, 2009--Columbia Flooring officials notified employees at the Melbourne hardwood manufacturing facility that it will lay off 45 employees.

Cikel Names Northeast Regional Manager

Miami, FL, Jan. 19, 2009—Cikel America has appointed Mark Kolbe regional manager.

ICSC Economist Sees Retail Rebound in Second Half

New York, NY, Jan. 19, 2009--International Council of Shopping Centers' chief economist is predicting that U.S. retail sales should rebound in the second half of the year.

CEO Confidence Low for First Half of 2009

New York, NY, Jan. 19, 2009--Severe economic problems have slashed the confidence of chief executives, and their confidence reached an all-time low in the fourth quarter.

Shaw Seeks Federal Benefits for Displaced Workers

Anderson, SC, Jan. 19, 2009--Shaw Industries in Anderson has petitioned the U.S. Department of Labor for the additional benefits granted under job losses due to overseas competition, according to a story in the Independent Mail.

Stone Trade Show Gets Redesigned Website

Dallas, TX, Jan. 19, 2009--Trade show StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas has a redesigned website.

Faus Group CEO Becomes Temporary Sales Manager

Calhoun, GA, Jan. 15, 2009--Faus Group has made two management changes in the wake of resignations at the company.

J&J Industries Adjusts For Slow Economy

Dalton, GA, Jan. 19, 2009--J&J Industries isn't immune to the economic slowdown, CEO Jim Bethel told the Dalton Daily Citizen.

Mohawk Downsizing at Waynesboro, Va. Plant

Waynesboro, VA, Jan. 16, 2009--About 73 employees at Waynesboro's Mohawk Industries will be laid off.

Pharr Yarns Scales Back on Slow Demand

McAdenville, SC, Jan. 16, 2009--Pharr Yarns has laid off 25 full-time employees as the company shifts its work force from a product line with reduced demand to more robust lines, according to the Gaston Gazette.