Chicago Business Activity Continues To Expand
Chicago, IL, Sept. 30, 2008--Business activity in the Chicago region expanded at a healthy pace in September, according to a survey of corporate purchasing managers released Tuesday.
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Tarkett Commercial Signs Distributor for Azrock
Houston, TX, Sept. 29, 2008 –-Tarkett Commercial Tile has added Desoto Sales Inc. to its distribution network.
Home Depot Shopping for Ad Agency
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 30, 2008--Home Depot may hire a new ad agency, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Consumer Spending Flat in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2008--Despite a big rebound in auto sales, U.S. consumer spending was flat in August, the third consecutive month of weak consumption, the Commerce Department reported Monday.
L. Fishman & Son Buys Pennsylvania Distributor
Baltimore, MD, Sept. 22, 2008--Commercial flooring distributor L. Fishman & Son Inc. has completed an agreement to purchase the assets and business of Clark Flooring Solutions Division.
Shaw Living Partners With Angela Adams
Dalton, GA – Sept. 26, 2008--Shaw Living has a new partnership and licensing agreement with angela adams to launch at the Atlanta January 2009 Rug Market.
Pakistan's Carpet Exports Slide
Karachi, Pakistan, Sept.29, 2008--Pakistan's carpet exports declined by 22 percent during August due to rising cost, internal strife and high competition in the international market.
Oil Prices Fall on Slowdown Concerns
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2008--Oil prices sank more than $5 to almost $101 a barrel Monday.
Tarkett Residential Raising Resilient Prices
Farnham, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 26, 2008--Tarkett Residential said it will raise prices for its resilient floor products.
KB Home Sees Losses Quadruple from 2007
Los Angeles,CA, Sept. 26, 2008--KB Home said Friday its third-quarter loss quadrupled from a year-ago period