Consumer Spending Up 0.9%
Washington, DC, January 30, 2006--Consumer spending rose 0.9% in December as spending increased on durable goods, according to the Commerce Department.
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Shaw Wins GSA Evergreen Award
Dalton, GA, December 30, 2005--Shaw Industries’ Commercial Division received the 2005 GSA Evergreen Award in the furnishings category.
Indian Exporters Demand Carpet Processing Zone
Bhadohi, India, January 30, 2006--Carpet exporters and traders are planning to meet the union textiles minister demanding setting up of a special 'carpet processing zone' at Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh.
"Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition" Launched
Orlando, FL, January 30, 2006--The Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition (RSMC) was launched at the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.
Mannington Still Doing the Right Thing
Salem, NJ, January 30, 2006--Mannington Mills does business the world around, but its heart and soul remain in Salem County.
Shaw Contract Group Offers School Carpet Prize
Dalton, GA, January 27, 2006--Through the "No Child Left Behind Carpet Reward," Shaw Contract Group will provide free carpet and installation to a school that has achieved the Blue Ribbon designation under the "No Child Left Behind" program.
Buy Rugs Direct Signs New Vendor Partners
Sudbury, MA, January 25, 2006-- Area rug e-tailer Buy Rugs Direct Inc., announced it has signed four new vendor partners.
Lauzon Names Two New Distributors
Papineauville, Quebec, January 26, 2006--David Lauzon, president of Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring, announced recently the addition of two new distributors for the U.S. market.
Number of Women-Owned Businesses Grew Twice as Fas
Washington, D.C., January 27, 2006--According to a new U.S. Census Bureau report, the number of women-owned businesses grew 20 percent between 1997 and 2002, twice the national average for all businesses.
Mohawk Select Rugs Aim at Profit
Sugar Valley, GA, January 27, 2006--Independent retailers now have access to a highly promotable, highly profitable rug line, with the styling and support necessary for real success.