Mohawk Increasing Dealer Support for Annual Sale
Dalton, GA, Aug. 25, 2008—For the annual “Mohawk Anniversary Month” sale, the company is giving dealers stronger national support and more local tools for success.
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Finnish Hardwood Firm Cutting Workforce
Kuopio, Finland, Aug. 26, 2008--Finnish flooring maker Karelia-Upofloor said it would cut up to 190 jobs.
Steep Home Discounts Raise Resales 3.1% in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2008--Home resales rose 3.1 percent in July from June .
There's a Reason for Quirky Casino Carpet Design
Las Vegas, NV, Aug. 25, 2008--Vicky Picco was playing slots at the Peppermill Resort Casino and was asked what she thought of the carpet.
Carpet Center Sees Rising Unemployment
Dalton, GA, Aug. 25, 2008--The Dalton, Ga. area, the center of the carpet industry, saw its unemployment rise from 6.5 percent in June to 7.1 percent in July.
Carpet One Names Aaron VP of Merchandising
Manchester, NH, Aug. 22, 2008- Carpet One Floor & Home has promoted Jim Aaron to vice president of merchandising.
Smith & Fong Products Pass California Emissions
San Francisco, CA, Aug. 25, 2008--Smith & Fong Co. said its Plyboo bamboo plywood products have passed California emissions testing under Section 01350, the most stringent volatile organic compound (VOC)-emissions standards in North America.
Las Vegas Market Says Attendance Was Up 7%
Las Vegas, NV, Aug. 25, 2008--World Market Center officials said total attendance at the recent furniture market was 7 percent above the July 2007 market.
Bentley Prince Street Aiding Iowa Flood Victims
City of Industry, CA, Aug. 21, 2008 – Bentley Prince Street is helping homeowners and businesses in Iowa get back on their feet by donating more than 26,000 yards of carpet.
Iran Says It's Still Leading World Carpet Market
Tehran, Iran, Aug. 25, 2008--Commerce Minister Masood Mir-Kazemi said Friday that Iran is still leading the world carpet market despite slowdown in the supply.