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Dalton, GA, Jun. 14--The Carpet and Rug Institute today unveiled a new Green Label Plus independent testing program for carpet that meets, and even exceeds, California's indoor environmental quality standards for low-emitting products.
Washington, DC, Jun. 14--Boosted by higher sales of gasoline and autos, U.S. retail sales jumped 1.2% in May after dropping in April, the Commerce Department estimated Monday.
James City, VA, Jun. 14--According to the Virginia Gazette, Lumber Liquidators, the growing hardwood flooring company now based near Richmond, will expand its manufacturing and distribution operation into Stonehouse Commerce Park.
Dalron, GA, Jun. 14--Brand awareness and brand value comes from consumer contact. So in 2004, Mohawk is conducting its largest consumer advertising campaign ever, using television, print, and the Internet to make consumers aware of the value that today’s
Washington, DC, Jun. 14--Defying the predictions of economists, the U.S. trade gap surged further into record territory in April.
South Pittsburg, TN, Jun. 14--Shaw Industries Inc. will cut 390 jobs in South Pittsburg when it closes its plant in August, the carpetmaker's executive vice president said.
New York, NY, Jun. 14--While crude-oil prices are calming down, natural-gas prices in the U.S. are poised to stay strong. And unlike with oil, there are no big natural-gas producers to step up and fix the problem.
Castellon, Spain, Jun. 14--Spain’s tile industry continues to expand the design professional’s arsenal with expansive, well-planned tile collections offering broad arrays of color, size, shape and texture, according to IBL News.
Whitehall, PA, Jun. 10--Tarkett Residential has announced plans to institute a four to six percent price increase on select resilient products effective July 1, 2004.
Cincinnati, OH, Jun. 10--Formica Corporation announced today that it has completed the necessary steps to implement its Plan of Reorganization and has successfully emerged from Chapter 11.