Beaulieu Featured on “Really Big Things”
Dalton, GA, August 6, 2007--Beaulieu of America will be featured as part of a new show from the Discovery Channel that looks at how big technology works to make our world smaller.
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Chain Store Sales Dip Last Week but July Strong
New York, NY, August 7, 2007—Chain store sales were off by 0.3% in the week ended August 4 from the week before, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index.
2Q Productivity Up Less Than Expected 1.8%
Washington, DC, August 7, 2007--Productivity in the second-quarter rose at an annual rate of 1.8% after a revised 0.7% gain in the first quarter, according to the Labor Department.
UK’s Carpetright Q1 Sales Up More Than Expected
London, England, August 7, 2007--Carpetright PLC, the UK's largest floor coverings retailer, has reported better-than-expected sales in its first quarter.
14th Annual CFI Convention Scheduled this Month
Kansas City, MO, August 7, 2007—The Certified Floorcovering Installers (CRI), 14th Annual Convention will be held August 23-25 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daltile Launches Exteriors Collection
Dallas, TX, August 7, 2007--Finding the perfect tile for patios, loggias, pool decks and other outdoor spaces has gotten a little easier, thanks to Daltile’s new exteriors collection.
NFIB: Hiring Solid, Labor Market Tight
Washington, DC, August 6, 2007--The National Federation of Independent Business' Chief Economist William Dunkelberg commented about the labor market in response to the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report.
Berkshire Hathaway 2Q Earnings Up 33%
Omaha, NE, August 6, 2007--Berkshire Hathaway Inc reported second quarter earnings that were up 33% as higher insurance and utility profits offset pressure on housing-related businesses from the slowing real estate market.
Florida Tile Marks Opening of New Porcelain Plant
Lakeland, FL, August 6, 2007--The formal grand opening of Florida Tile's new porcelain plant will be held September 13-14 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
Rugs Direct Announces Vendor Awards
Winchester, VA, August 6, 2007-- Rugs Direct has announced the winners of its 2007 vendor awards at the recent AmericasMart area-rug showcase in Atlanta.