Chain Store Sales Inch Up Last Week
New York, NY, September 27, 2005 -- The International Council of Shopping Centers said Tuesday that retail chain store sales for the week ending September 24 were up 0.1 percent.
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Carpet Design Awards Launched at Domotex
Hannover, Germany, September 27, 2005—Domotex organizer Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) has partnered with the magazines HALI and Modern Carpets + Textiles (MCT) to launch at Domotex Hannover 2006 the Carpet Design Awards (CDA), a new competition for hand-made c
iFLOOR.com to Open Land-Based Stores
Bellevue, WA, September 27, 2005 -- Since 1999, the highly successful online flooring retailer iFLOOR.com has grown by a staggering 5,900 percent. The company expects continued upsurge as it launches several land-based stores across the country.
BASF to Increase Prices on Carboxylated Styrene-Bu
Charlotte, NC, September 27, 2005 -- Effective October 15, 2005, or as contracts allow, BASF will raise prices in the United States and Canada on all carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex products.
China 2005 Growth Rate Seen at 9.2%
Beijing, China, September 26, 2005 -- China's booming economy is expected to grow 9.2 percent this year and 8.7 percent in the first half next year, according to researchers at the People's Bank of China.
Heated Car Mats Warms Feet, Dry Floor
Mentor OH, September 26, 2005 -- The Heated Car Mat is the only car, SUV and truck mat that keeps your feet warm in winter and helps dry the vehicle floor.
Tarkett Residential Announces Price Increases
Whitehall, PA, PA, September 27, 2005 -- Tarkett Residential has announced plans to initiate price increases on FiberFloor products as well as the company’s residential sheet vinyl products.
Columbia Flooring Names O’Toole Business Unit Mana
Danville, VA, September 27, 2005 -- Columbia Flooring has appointed Michael O'Toole as business unit manager, Columbia brand. The compsny also announced the naming of Mark Machnicki to the post of Midwestern regional manager, Midwest territory.
CCA Global Wins Website Award
Manchester, NH, September 26, 2005 -- CCA Global Partners was recently recognized by The Web Marketing Association for their outstanding Website design.
Lowe's to Discuss Growth Strategies at Investo
Chicago, IL, September 27, 2005 -- Lowe's will discuss how the company's strong customer service culture and focused execution of its key strategic initiatives is providing a bright outlook for the future when Lowe's meets with analysts and in