Major Home Builders Continue To Struggle
Fort Worth, TX, Nov. 5, 2008--Home builders continue to struggle with the weak housing market.
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No Signs of Improvement in Two Jobs Reports
Chicago, IL, Nov. 5, 2008--Two employment reports released Wednesday showed the largest number of planned job cuts in nearly five years, with private sector jobs falling by the largest amount in nearly seven years.
Armor All To Market Locking Garage Floor Tiles
Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 5, 2008--The Armor All/STP Products Company has signed exclusive a licensing agreements for the introduction of Armor All branded modular floor tiles.
Intertech Names Business Development Director
Austin, TX, Nov. 5, 2008--Intertech Flooring has named Courtney Gay to the newly created position of director of new business development. Diana Gonzalez was named design consultant.
Oriental Weavers Chosen HDC Vendor of Year
Dalton, GA, Nov. 4, 2008--From a pool of approximately 700 home décor vendors, Oriental Weavers was named Home Decorators Collection’s 2008 Vendor of the Year at the retailer’s recent Vendor Conference.
StonExpo Draws Good Crowd to Event
Dallas, TX, Nov. 4, 2008-- Attendance overall was down but solid at the StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas show Oct. 15-18, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Banks Tighten Standards on All Types of Loans
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2008--Banks held back on all sorts of lending, from home mortgages to credit cards and business loans, as the worst financial crisis in seven decades took a bigger toll on the economy.
Designer Dixon To Show Rugs at Atlanta Show
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 4, 2008--Designer Barry Dixon will unveil his exclusive new area rug designs with Megerian Oriental Rugs at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show in January.
Mohawk Reports Loss on Charges, Sees Better '09
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 4, 2008--Mohawk Industries reported a third-quarter loss as the faltering economy has pinched consumers.
Scandian Expands Suncrest Distribution
Houston, TX, Nov. 3, 2008--Scandian Wood Floors has expanded its distribution agreement with Suncrest Supply in the Southeastern U.S..