Dixie Prepares for More Growth in Alabama
Atmore, AL, February 15, 2007—Earlier this week, officials with The Dixie Group, the carpet manufacturer's parent company, approached the council with a request for a tax abatement.
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StonExpo East to Debut in March
Dallas, TX, February 15, 2007-- StonExpo East 2007 will debut March 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Flexco Names Two New Distributors
Tuscumbia, AL, February 14, 2007--Flexco, a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, has named two new distributors, Bennett Supply Company and Hiline.
Carpet One To Hold 2nd Annual Sales Convention
Manchester, NH, February 14, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home will hold its second annual Retail Sales Professional (RSP) Convention in conjunction with their member convention this March in Dallas.
Retail Sales Unchanges in January
Washington, DC, February 14, 2007--Retail sales were unchanged in January, according to the Commerce Department. Sales excluding autos rose 0.3%. Compared with January of 2006, sales were up 2.3%. The figures are not adjusted for price changes.
Businesses Inventories Down in December
Washington, DC, February 14, 2007--Businesses worked down their inventories in December after a sharp buildup in previous months, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Mortgage Applications Up in Latest MBA Survey
Washington, DC, February 14, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 9.
Pakistani Carpet-Makers Demand Incentives
Lahore, Pakistan, February 14, 2007--The Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CMEA) in a meeting with a Trade Development Authority of Pakistan official has demanded incentives.
Lauzon Debuts Antique Collection at Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, February 14, 2007--Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring, debuted a timely addition to its product offering: the Antique Collection, presented in three warm and inviting Antique tones.
AIA Funds $2M Project for 150th Anniversary
Washington, D.C., February 14, 2007--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has launched a nationwide community service initiative called Blueprint for America to mark the organization’s 150th anniversary.