Mohawk Trainees Experience CRI CEUs
Dalton, GA, December 23, 2005--A group of Mohawk Industry trainees recently gathered at CRI to get a taste of CRI's Continuing Education (CEU) courses.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
RD Weis Continues to Expand
Port Chester, NY--Randall Weis, President of RD Weis Companies, announced his company's acquisition, through its affiliate Bay Edge Associates, of the assets of SPECTRA Contract Flooring's Union, NJ, and New York, NY, locations
Congoleum Announces Financing Extension, Plan Subm
Mercerville, NJ, December 22, 2005--Congoleum Corp., made several announcements regarding its financing arrangements, developments with respect to its plan of reorganization, and the appointment of two new directors.
Strong Housing Market Seen 'Simmering Down'
December 22, 2005 - Following strong growth over the past three years, home sales and housing production will ease back next year to around 2004’s historically healthy levels, according to economists participating in a teleconference hosted by the Nationa
Consumer Income and Spending Up
Washington, DC, December 22, 2005--Consumer spending was up 0.3% in November, matching a 0.3% gain in incomes, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Mannington Commercial Intros Coordinating Modular
Calhoun, GA, November, 2005--Mannington Commercial introduces Color Canvas, Modern Wear and Terry Cloth, a go-together trio that provides a refreshing new approach to "classic styling."
Leading Indicators Up 0.5%
New York, NY, December 22, 2005--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.5 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent, and the lagging index increased 0.6 percent in November.
ASCR Announces Keynote Speaker for Convention
Millersville, MD, December 22, 2005--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) has announced that customer service expert, Chip Bell, will be the keynote speaker for the 61st Annual Convention and Exhibition in Savannah.
Weekly Jobless Claims Off 13,000
Washington, DC, December 22, 2005--First-time applications for state unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 318,000 in the week ending Dec. 17, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Bed Bath & Beyond 3Q Earnings Up
Union, NJ, December 22, 2005--Bed Bath & Beyond reported third quarter earnings that rose 10.4 percent to $134.6 million, or $0.45 per share, compared with $121.9 million, or $0.40, a year earlier.